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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.51, 25,077.45 and 11,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.51, 25,077.45 and 11,794.76 is: 17,695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.51 : 25,077.45 = 11,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.51/25,077.45 = 11,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.51x = 25,077.45 × 11,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.51x = 295,782,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,782,591.76/16,715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,695.09

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