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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.44, 25,031.53 and 11,959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.44, 25,031.53 and 11,959.74 is: 17,913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.44 : 25,031.53 = 11,959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.44/25,031.53 = 11,959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.44x = 25,031.53 × 11,959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.44x = 299,370,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,370,590.60/16,712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.04

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