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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,956.48, 25,407.36 and 12,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,956.48, 25,407.36 and 12,018.24 is: 18,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,956.48 : 25,407.36 = 12,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,956.48/25,407.36 = 12,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,956.48x = 25,407.36 × 12,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,956.48x = 305,351,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,351,750.25/16,956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.97

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