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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.65, 25,063.65 and 11,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.65, 25,063.65 and 11,776.20 is: 17,702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.65 : 25,063.65 = 11,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.65/25,063.65 = 11,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.65x = 25,063.65 × 11,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.65x = 295,154,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,154,555.13/16,672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,702.92

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