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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.74, 25,063.61 and 11,976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.74, 25,063.61 and 11,976.12 is: 17,941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.74 : 25,063.61 = 11,976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.74/25,063.61 = 11,976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.74x = 25,063.61 × 11,976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.74x = 300,164,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,164,741.11/16,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,941.98

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