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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.78, 25,101.63 and 12,046.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.78, 25,101.63 and 12,046.95 is: 18,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.78 : 25,101.63 = 12,046.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.78/25,101.63 = 12,046.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.78x = 25,101.63 × 12,046.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.78x = 302,398,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,398,081.53/16,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.36

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