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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.30, 25,002.45 and 12,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.30, 25,002.45 and 12,002.70 is: 18,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.30 : 25,002.45 = 12,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.30/25,002.45 = 12,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.30x = 25,002.45 × 12,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.30x = 300,096,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,096,906.62/16,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.05

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