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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.28, 25,440.46 and 12,765.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.28, 25,440.46 and 12,765.50 is: 19,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.28 : 25,440.46 = 12,765.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.28/25,440.46 = 12,765.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.28x = 25,440.46 × 12,765.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.28x = 324,760,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,760,192.13/16,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.06

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