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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.72, 25,067.92 and 11,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.72, 25,067.92 and 11,188.40 is: 16,751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.72 : 25,067.92 = 11,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.72/25,067.92 = 11,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.72x = 25,067.92 × 11,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.72x = 280,469,916.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,469,916.13/16,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.75

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