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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.62, 25,056.58 and 11,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.62, 25,056.58 and 11,783.64 is: 17,656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.62 : 25,056.58 = 11,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.62/25,056.58 = 11,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.62x = 25,056.58 × 11,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.62x = 295,257,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,257,718.35/16,722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.19

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