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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.80, 25,462.20 and 12,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.80, 25,462.20 and 12,366.80 is: 18,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.80 : 25,462.20 = 12,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.80/25,462.20 = 12,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.80x = 25,462.20 × 12,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.80x = 314,885,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,885,934.96/16,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.20

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