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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,980.22, 25,449.36 and 12,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,980.22, 25,449.36 and 12,316.24 is: 18,459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,980.22 : 25,449.36 = 12,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,980.22/25,449.36 = 12,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,980.22x = 25,449.36 × 12,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,980.22x = 313,440,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,440,425.61/16,980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.15

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