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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.51, 25,090.96 and 11,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.51, 25,090.96 and 11,803.76 is: 17,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.51 : 25,090.96 = 11,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.51/25,090.96 = 11,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.51x = 25,090.96 × 11,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.51x = 296,167,703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,167,703.23/16,724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,708.60

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