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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.96, 25,093.06 and 11,805.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.96, 25,093.06 and 11,805.21 is: 17,710.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.96 : 25,093.06 = 11,805.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.96/25,093.06 = 11,805.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.96x = 25,093.06 × 11,805.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.96x = 296,228,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,228,813.33/16,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.72

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