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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.04, 25,030.90 and 12,242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.04, 25,030.90 and 12,242.02 is: 18,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.04 : 25,030.90 = 12,242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.04/25,030.90 = 12,242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.04x = 25,030.90 × 12,242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.04x = 306,428,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,428,778.42/16,705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.50

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