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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.46, 25,457.52 and 12,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.46, 25,457.52 and 12,051.10 is: 18,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.46 : 25,457.52 = 12,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.46/25,457.52 = 12,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.46x = 25,457.52 × 12,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.46x = 306,791,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,791,119.27/16,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.30

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