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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.42, 25,462.29 and 12,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.42, 25,462.29 and 12,225.50 is: 18,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.42 : 25,462.29 = 12,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.42/25,462.29 = 12,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.42x = 25,462.29 × 12,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.42x = 311,289,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,289,226.40/16,964.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.54

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