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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.26, 25,084.08 and 11,818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.26, 25,084.08 and 11,818.38 is: 17,733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.26 : 25,084.08 = 11,818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.26/25,084.08 = 11,818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.26x = 25,084.08 × 11,818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.26x = 296,453,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,453,189.39/16,717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,733.36

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