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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.46, 25,456.02 and 12,050.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.46, 25,456.02 and 12,050.10 is: 18,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.46 : 25,456.02 = 12,050.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.46/25,456.02 = 12,050.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.46x = 25,456.02 × 12,050.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.46x = 306,747,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,747,586.60/16,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.80

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