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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.19, 25,403.72 and 12,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.19, 25,403.72 and 12,031.44 is: 18,029.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.19 : 25,403.72 = 12,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.19/25,403.72 = 12,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.19x = 25,403.72 × 12,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.19x = 305,643,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,643,272.80/16,952.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.72

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