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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.98, 25,081.53 and 12,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.98, 25,081.53 and 12,030.85 is: 18,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.98 : 25,081.53 = 12,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.98/25,081.53 = 12,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.98x = 25,081.53 × 12,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.98x = 301,752,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,752,125.20/16,724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.00

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