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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.40, 25,352.10 and 12,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.40, 25,352.10 and 12,527.40 is: 18,791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.40 : 25,352.10 = 12,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.40/25,352.10 = 12,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.40x = 25,352.10 × 12,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.40x = 317,595,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,595,897.54/16,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.10

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