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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.95, 25,081.86 and 11,988.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.95, 25,081.86 and 11,988.30 is: 17,960.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.95 : 25,081.86 = 11,988.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.95/25,081.86 = 11,988.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.95x = 25,081.86 × 11,988.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.95x = 300,688,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,688,862.24/16,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.21

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