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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.12, 25,022.04 and 11,748.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.12, 25,022.04 and 11,748.84 is: 17,662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.12 : 25,022.04 = 11,748.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.12/25,022.04 = 11,748.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.12x = 25,022.04 × 11,748.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.12x = 293,979,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,979,944.43/16,644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.69

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