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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.72, 25,010.46 and 12,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.72, 25,010.46 and 12,016.68 is: 18,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.72 : 25,010.46 = 12,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.72/25,010.46 = 12,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.72x = 25,010.46 × 12,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.72x = 300,542,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,542,694.47/16,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.85

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