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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.06, 25,076.28 and 11,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.06, 25,076.28 and 11,706.24 is: 17,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.06 : 25,076.28 = 11,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.06/25,076.28 = 11,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.06x = 25,076.28 × 11,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.06x = 293,548,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,548,951.99/16,719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,557.74

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