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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.80, 25,438.80 and 12,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.80, 25,438.80 and 12,629.60 is: 18,906.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.80 : 25,438.80 = 12,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.80/25,438.80 = 12,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.80x = 25,438.80 × 12,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.80x = 321,281,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,281,868.48/16,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.94

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