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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.80, 25,444.80 and 12,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.80, 25,444.80 and 12,633.60 is: 18,912.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.80 : 25,444.80 = 12,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.80/25,444.80 = 12,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.80x = 25,444.80 × 12,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.80x = 321,459,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,459,425.28/16,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.94

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