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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.10, 25,057.68 and 12,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.10, 25,057.68 and 12,294.54 is: 18,427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.10 : 25,057.68 = 12,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.10/25,057.68 = 12,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.10x = 25,057.68 × 12,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.10x = 308,072,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,072,649.07/16,718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.49

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