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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.74, 24,251.40 and 11,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.74, 24,251.40 and 11,725.56 is: 17,576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.74 : 24,251.40 = 11,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.74/24,251.40 = 11,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.74x = 24,251.40 × 11,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.74x = 284,361,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,361,245.78/16,178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,576.23

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