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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.37, 25,104.81 and 12,072.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.37, 25,104.81 and 12,072.78 is: 18,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.37 : 25,104.81 = 12,072.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.37/25,104.81 = 12,072.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.37x = 25,104.81 × 12,072.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.37x = 303,084,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,084,848.07/16,769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,073.72

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