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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.19, 25,406.28 and 12,796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.19, 25,406.28 and 12,796.14 is: 19,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.19 : 25,406.28 = 12,796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.19/25,406.28 = 12,796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.19x = 25,406.28 × 12,796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.19x = 325,102,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,102,315.76/16,969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.39

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