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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.30, 25,348.95 and 12,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.30, 25,348.95 and 12,233.70 is: 18,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.30 : 25,348.95 = 12,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.30/25,348.95 = 12,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.30x = 25,348.95 × 12,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.30x = 310,111,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,111,449.62/16,899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.55

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