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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,940.03, 25,312.98 and 12,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,940.03, 25,312.98 and 12,915.28 is: 19,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,940.03 : 25,312.98 = 12,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,940.03/25,312.98 = 12,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,940.03x = 25,312.98 × 12,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,940.03x = 326,924,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,924,033.19/16,940.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.91

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