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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.01, 25,377.91 and 12,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.01, 25,377.91 and 12,014.26 is: 18,003.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.01 : 25,377.91 = 12,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.01/25,377.91 = 12,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.01x = 25,377.91 × 12,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.01x = 304,896,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,896,715.52/16,935.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.93

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