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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.68, 25,081.92 and 11,187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.68, 25,081.92 and 11,187.36 is: 16,774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.68 : 25,081.92 = 11,187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.68/25,081.92 = 11,187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.68x = 25,081.92 × 11,187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.68x = 280,600,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,600,468.53/16,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.62

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