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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.93, 25,429.45 and 12,302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.93, 25,429.45 and 12,302.95 is: 18,439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.93 : 25,429.45 = 12,302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.93/25,429.45 = 12,302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.93x = 25,429.45 × 12,302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.93x = 312,857,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,857,251.88/16,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.24

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