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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.16, 25,405.20 and 12,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.16, 25,405.20 and 12,586.08 is: 18,862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.16 : 25,405.20 = 12,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.16/25,405.20 = 12,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.16x = 25,405.20 × 12,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.16x = 319,751,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,751,879.62/16,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.01

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