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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.86, 25,134.71 and 12,062.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.86, 25,134.71 and 12,062.93 is: 18,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.86 : 25,134.71 = 12,062.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.86/25,134.71 = 12,062.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.86x = 25,134.71 × 12,062.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.86x = 303,198,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,198,061.31/16,755.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.04

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