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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,937.01, 25,380.91 and 12,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,937.01, 25,380.91 and 12,016.26 is: 18,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,937.01 : 25,380.91 = 12,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,937.01/25,380.91 = 12,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,937.01x = 25,380.91 × 12,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,937.01x = 304,983,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,983,613.60/16,937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.93

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