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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.60, 25,323.30 and 12,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.60, 25,323.30 and 12,274.20 is: 18,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.60 : 25,323.30 = 12,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.60/25,323.30 = 12,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.60x = 25,323.30 × 12,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.60x = 310,823,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,823,248.86/16,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.61

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