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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.76, 25,449.39 and 12,825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.76, 25,449.39 and 12,825.18 is: 19,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.76 : 25,449.39 = 12,825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.76/25,449.39 = 12,825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.76x = 25,449.39 × 12,825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.76x = 326,393,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,393,007.64/16,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,202.12

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