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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.71, 25,083.54 and 12,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.71, 25,083.54 and 12,096.48 is: 18,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.71 : 25,083.54 = 12,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.71/25,083.54 = 12,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.71x = 25,083.54 × 12,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.71x = 303,422,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,422,539.94/16,765.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.80

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