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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.30, 25,473.45 and 12,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.30, 25,473.45 and 12,608.30 is: 18,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.30 : 25,473.45 = 12,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.30/25,473.45 = 12,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.30x = 25,473.45 × 12,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.30x = 321,176,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,176,899.64/16,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.45

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