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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.87, 25,373.36 and 12,774.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.87, 25,373.36 and 12,774.23 is: 19,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.87 : 25,373.36 = 12,774.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.87/25,373.36 = 12,774.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.87x = 25,373.36 × 12,774.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.87x = 324,125,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,125,072.64/16,946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.95

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