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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.48, 25,187.10 and 12,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.48, 25,187.10 and 12,101.44 is: 18,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.48 : 25,187.10 = 12,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.48/25,187.10 = 12,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.48x = 25,187.10 × 12,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.48x = 304,800,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,800,179.42/16,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.75

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