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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.48, 25,494 and 12,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.48, 25,494 and 12,059.68 is: 18,101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.48 : 25,494 = 12,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.48/25,494 = 12,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.48x = 25,494 × 12,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.48x = 307,449,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,449,481.92/16,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.79

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