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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.62, 25,402.77 and 12,774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.62, 25,402.77 and 12,774.87 is: 19,147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.62 : 25,402.77 = 12,774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.62/25,402.77 = 12,774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.62x = 25,402.77 × 12,774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.62x = 324,517,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,517,084.39/16,948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.11

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