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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,970.44, 25,408.16 and 12,797.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,970.44, 25,408.16 and 12,797.39 is: 19,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,970.44 : 25,408.16 = 12,797.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,970.44/25,408.16 = 12,797.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,970.44x = 25,408.16 × 12,797.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,970.44x = 325,158,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,158,132.70/16,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.27

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