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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.40, 25,496.10 and 12,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.40, 25,496.10 and 12,623.40 is: 18,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.40 : 25,496.10 = 12,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.40/25,496.10 = 12,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.40x = 25,496.10 × 12,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.40x = 321,847,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,847,468.74/16,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.10

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