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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.96, 25,096.06 and 11,807.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.96, 25,096.06 and 11,807.21 is: 17,713.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.96 : 25,096.06 = 11,807.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.96/25,096.06 = 11,807.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.96x = 25,096.06 × 11,807.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.96x = 296,314,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,314,450.59/16,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,713.72

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