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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.06, 25,061.07 and 11,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.06, 25,061.07 and 11,974.41 is: 17,939.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.06 : 25,061.07 = 11,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.06/25,061.07 = 11,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.06x = 25,061.07 × 11,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.06x = 300,091,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,091,572.12/16,728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,939.41

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