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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.44, 25,411.05 and 12,799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.44, 25,411.05 and 12,799.32 is: 19,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.44 : 25,411.05 = 12,799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.44/25,411.05 = 12,799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.44x = 25,411.05 × 12,799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.44x = 325,244,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,244,160.49/16,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.08

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