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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.03, 25,314.47 and 12,916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.03, 25,314.47 and 12,916.28 is: 19,300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.03 : 25,314.47 = 12,916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.03/25,314.47 = 12,916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.03x = 25,314.47 × 12,916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.03x = 326,968,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,968,782.57/16,941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.41

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