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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.84, 25,151.25 and 12,073.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.84, 25,151.25 and 12,073.97 is: 18,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.84 : 25,151.25 = 12,073.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.84/25,151.25 = 12,073.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.84x = 25,151.25 × 12,073.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.84x = 303,675,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,675,437.96/16,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.67

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