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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.56, 25,417.20 and 12,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.56, 25,417.20 and 12,008.64 is: 17,993.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.56 : 25,417.20 = 12,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.56/25,417.20 = 12,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.56x = 25,417.20 × 12,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.56x = 305,226,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,226,004.61/16,963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.04

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