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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.40, 25,095.32 and 11,806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.40, 25,095.32 and 11,806.65 is: 17,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.40 : 25,095.32 = 11,806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.40/25,095.32 = 11,806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.40x = 25,095.32 × 11,806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.40x = 296,291,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,291,600.84/16,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.95

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