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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.32, 25,021.44 and 12,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.32, 25,021.44 and 12,065.28 is: 18,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.32 : 25,021.44 = 12,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.32/25,021.44 = 12,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.32x = 25,021.44 × 12,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.32x = 301,890,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,890,679.60/16,696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,081.27

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