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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.60, 25,333.80 and 12,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.60, 25,333.80 and 12,281.20 is: 18,406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.60 : 25,333.80 = 12,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.60/25,333.80 = 12,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.60x = 25,333.80 × 12,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.60x = 311,129,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,129,464.56/16,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.11

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