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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.96, 25,398 and 12,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.96, 25,398 and 12,601.76 is: 18,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.96 : 25,398 = 12,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.96/25,398 = 12,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.96x = 25,398 × 12,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.96x = 320,059,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,059,500.48/16,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.92

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