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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.94, 25,059.39 and 11,973.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.94, 25,059.39 and 11,973.29 is: 17,937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.94 : 25,059.39 = 11,973.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.94/25,059.39 = 11,973.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.94x = 25,059.39 × 11,973.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.94x = 300,043,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,043,240.85/16,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,937.73

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