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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.80, 25,474.20 and 12,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.80, 25,474.20 and 12,608.80 is: 18,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.80 : 25,474.20 = 12,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.80/25,474.20 = 12,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.80x = 25,474.20 × 12,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.80x = 321,199,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,199,092.96/16,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.20

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