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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.52, 25,400.43 and 12,283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.52, 25,400.43 and 12,283.51 is: 18,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.52 : 25,400.43 = 12,283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.52/25,400.43 = 12,283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.52x = 25,400.43 × 12,283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.52x = 312,006,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,006,435.91/16,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.15

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