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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.43, 25,424.21 and 12,299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.43, 25,424.21 and 12,299.45 is: 18,434.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.43 : 25,424.21 = 12,299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.43/25,424.21 = 12,299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.43x = 25,424.21 × 12,299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.43x = 312,703,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,703,703.31/16,963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.00

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