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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.96, 25,094.56 and 11,806.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.96, 25,094.56 and 11,806.21 is: 17,712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.96 : 25,094.56 = 11,806.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.96/25,094.56 = 11,806.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.96x = 25,094.56 × 11,806.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.96x = 296,271,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,271,645.22/16,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.22

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