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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.37, 25,372.61 and 12,773.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.37, 25,372.61 and 12,773.73 is: 19,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.37 : 25,372.61 = 12,773.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.37/25,372.61 = 12,773.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.37x = 25,372.61 × 12,773.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.37x = 324,102,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,102,805.67/16,946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.21

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