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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,988.46, 25,445.52 and 12,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,988.46, 25,445.52 and 12,043.10 is: 18,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,988.46 : 25,445.52 = 12,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,988.46/25,445.52 = 12,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,988.46x = 25,445.52 × 12,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,988.46x = 306,442,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,442,814.68/16,988.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,038.29

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