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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.59, 25,029.50 and 11,762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.59, 25,029.50 and 11,762.84 is: 17,647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.59 : 25,029.50 = 11,762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.59/25,029.50 = 11,762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.59x = 25,029.50 × 11,762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.59x = 294,417,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,417,819.82/16,683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,647.16

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