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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.26, 25,363.28 and 12,004.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.26, 25,363.28 and 12,004.51 is: 17,989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.26 : 25,363.28 = 12,004.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.26/25,363.28 = 12,004.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.26x = 25,363.28 × 12,004.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.26x = 304,473,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,473,715.00/16,925.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.31

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