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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.80, 25,423.86 and 12,504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.80, 25,423.86 and 12,504.13 is: 18,774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.80 : 25,423.86 = 12,504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.80/25,423.86 = 12,504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.80x = 25,423.86 × 12,504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.80x = 317,903,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,903,250.54/16,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,774.41

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