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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.44, 25,427.16 and 12,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.44, 25,427.16 and 12,009.48 is: 18,011.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.44 : 25,427.16 = 12,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.44/25,427.16 = 12,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.44x = 25,427.16 × 12,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.44x = 305,366,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,366,969.48/16,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.03

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