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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,945.88, 25,427.68 and 12,304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,945.88, 25,427.68 and 12,304.22 is: 18,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,945.88 : 25,427.68 = 12,304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,945.88/25,427.68 = 12,304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,945.88x = 25,427.68 × 12,304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,945.88x = 312,867,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,867,836.99/16,945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.77

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