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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.40, 25,050.38 and 12,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.40, 25,050.38 and 12,307.34 is: 18,464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.40 : 25,050.38 = 12,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.40/25,050.38 = 12,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.40x = 25,050.38 × 12,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.40x = 308,303,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,303,562.19/16,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.16

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