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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.23, 25,075.50 and 11,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.23, 25,075.50 and 11,793.48 is: 17,693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.23 : 25,075.50 = 11,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.23/25,075.50 = 11,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.23x = 25,075.50 × 11,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.23x = 295,727,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,727,407.74/16,714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,693.15

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