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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.28, 25,095.13 and 11,806.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.28, 25,095.13 and 11,806.53 is: 17,712.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.28 : 25,095.13 = 11,806.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.28/25,095.13 = 11,806.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.28x = 25,095.13 × 11,806.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.28x = 296,286,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,286,279.72/16,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.76

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