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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.60, 25,431.30 and 12,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.60, 25,431.30 and 12,346.20 is: 18,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.60 : 25,431.30 = 12,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.60/25,431.30 = 12,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.60x = 25,431.30 × 12,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.60x = 313,979,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,979,916.06/16,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.58

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