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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.52, 25,398.93 and 12,282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.52, 25,398.93 and 12,282.51 is: 18,408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.52 : 25,398.93 = 12,282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.52/25,398.93 = 12,282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.52x = 25,398.93 × 12,282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.52x = 311,962,629.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,962,629.77/16,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.66

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