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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.23, 25,017.63 and 12,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.23, 25,017.63 and 12,348.16 is: 18,485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.23 : 25,017.63 = 12,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.23/25,017.63 = 12,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.23x = 25,017.63 × 12,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.23x = 308,921,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,921,698.06/16,711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.88

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