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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.40, 25,466.40 and 12,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.40, 25,466.40 and 12,052.80 is: 18,096.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.40 : 25,466.40 = 12,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.40/25,466.40 = 12,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.40x = 25,466.40 × 12,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.40x = 306,941,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,941,425.92/16,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.47

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