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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.40, 25,475.10 and 12,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.40, 25,475.10 and 12,836.20 is: 19,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.40 : 25,475.10 = 12,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.40/25,475.10 = 12,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.40x = 25,475.10 × 12,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.40x = 327,003,478.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,003,478.62/16,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.30

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