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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.89, 25,080.71 and 12,026.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.89, 25,080.71 and 12,026.93 is: 18,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.89 : 25,080.71 = 12,026.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.89/25,080.71 = 12,026.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.89x = 25,080.71 × 12,026.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.89x = 301,643,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,643,757.98/16,719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.02

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