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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.22, 25,358.49 and 12,254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.22, 25,358.49 and 12,254.94 is: 18,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.22 : 25,358.49 = 12,254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.22/25,358.49 = 12,254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.22x = 25,358.49 × 12,254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.22x = 310,766,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,766,773.44/16,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.09

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