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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.79, 25,337.86 and 12,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.79, 25,337.86 and 12,463.38 is: 18,670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.79 : 25,337.86 = 12,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.79/25,337.86 = 12,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.79x = 25,337.86 × 12,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.79x = 315,795,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,795,377.57/16,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.88

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