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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.60, 25,012.19 and 12,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.60, 25,012.19 and 12,344.54 is: 18,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.60 : 25,012.19 = 12,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.60/25,012.19 = 12,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.60x = 25,012.19 × 12,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.60x = 308,763,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,763,885.74/16,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.45

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