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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.04, 25,029.40 and 12,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.04, 25,029.40 and 12,241.02 is: 18,342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.04 : 25,029.40 = 12,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.04/25,029.40 = 12,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.04x = 25,029.40 × 12,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.04x = 306,385,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,385,350.97/16,704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.00

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