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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.80, 25,000.20 and 12,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.80, 25,000.20 and 12,001.20 is: 18,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.80 : 25,000.20 = 12,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.80/25,000.20 = 12,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.80x = 25,000.20 × 12,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.80x = 300,032,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,032,400.24/16,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.80

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