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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.90, 25,094.57 and 11,806.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.90, 25,094.57 and 11,806.15 is: 17,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.90 : 25,094.57 = 11,806.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.90/25,094.57 = 11,806.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.90x = 25,094.57 × 11,806.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.90x = 296,270,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,270,135.84/16,726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.20

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