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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.92, 25,464.54 and 12,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.92, 25,464.54 and 12,227 is: 18,351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.92 : 25,464.54 = 12,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.92/25,464.54 = 12,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.92x = 25,464.54 × 12,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.92x = 311,354,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,354,930.58/16,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.79

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