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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.80, 25,426.80 and 12,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.80, 25,426.80 and 12,621.60 is: 18,894.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.80 : 25,426.80 = 12,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.80/25,426.80 = 12,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.80x = 25,426.80 × 12,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.80x = 320,926,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,926,898.88/16,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,894.95

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