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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.15, 25,473.70 and 12,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.15, 25,473.70 and 12,302.53 is: 18,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.15 : 25,473.70 = 12,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.15/25,473.70 = 12,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.15x = 25,473.70 × 12,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.15x = 313,390,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,390,864.02/16,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.11

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