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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.80, 25,460.70 and 12,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.80, 25,460.70 and 12,365.80 is: 18,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.80 : 25,460.70 = 12,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.80/25,460.70 = 12,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.80x = 25,460.70 × 12,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.80x = 314,841,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,841,924.06/16,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.70

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