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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.20, 25,329.30 and 12,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.20, 25,329.30 and 12,512.20 is: 18,768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.20 : 25,329.30 = 12,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.20/25,329.30 = 12,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.20x = 25,329.30 × 12,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.20x = 316,925,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,925,267.46/16,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.30

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