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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.32, 25,024.44 and 12,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.32, 25,024.44 and 12,067.28 is: 18,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.32 : 25,024.44 = 12,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.32/25,024.44 = 12,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.32x = 25,024.44 × 12,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.32x = 301,976,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,976,924.32/16,698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.27

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