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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.69, 25,405.97 and 12,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.69, 25,405.97 and 12,032.94 is: 18,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.69 : 25,405.97 = 12,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.69/25,405.97 = 12,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.69x = 25,405.97 × 12,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.69x = 305,708,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,708,452.49/16,953.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,031.97

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