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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.26, 25,102.08 and 11,830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.26, 25,102.08 and 11,830.38 is: 17,751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.26 : 25,102.08 = 11,830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.26/25,102.08 = 11,830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.26x = 25,102.08 × 11,830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.26x = 296,967,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,967,145.19/16,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,751.36

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