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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,931.80, 25,422.36 and 12,503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,931.80, 25,422.36 and 12,503.13 is: 18,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,931.80 : 25,422.36 = 12,503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,931.80/25,422.36 = 12,503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,931.80x = 25,422.36 × 12,503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,931.80x = 317,859,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,859,071.99/16,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,772.90

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