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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.63, 25,428.80 and 12,304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.63, 25,428.80 and 12,304.97 is: 18,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.63 : 25,428.80 = 12,304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.63/25,428.80 = 12,304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.63x = 25,428.80 × 12,304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.63x = 312,900,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,900,715.47/16,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.90

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