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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.92, 25,460.04 and 12,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.92, 25,460.04 and 12,224 is: 18,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.92 : 25,460.04 = 12,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.92/25,460.04 = 12,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.92x = 25,460.04 × 12,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.92x = 311,223,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,223,528.96/16,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.29

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