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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.72, 25,083.76 and 11,798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.72, 25,083.76 and 11,798.96 is: 17,701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.72 : 25,083.76 = 11,798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.72/25,083.76 = 11,798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.72x = 25,083.76 × 11,798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.72x = 295,962,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,962,280.89/16,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,701.39

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