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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.82, 25,398.41 and 12,253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.82, 25,398.41 and 12,253.71 is: 18,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.82 : 25,398.41 = 12,253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.82/25,398.41 = 12,253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.82x = 25,398.41 × 12,253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.82x = 311,224,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,224,750.60/16,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.40

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