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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.82, 25,393.91 and 12,250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.82, 25,393.91 and 12,250.71 is: 18,380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.82 : 25,393.91 = 12,250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.82/25,393.91 = 12,250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.82x = 25,393.91 × 12,250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.82x = 311,093,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,093,365.92/16,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.90

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