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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.62, 25,121.13 and 11,823.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.62, 25,121.13 and 11,823.87 is: 17,738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.62 : 25,121.13 = 11,823.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.62/25,121.13 = 11,823.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.62x = 25,121.13 × 11,823.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.62x = 297,028,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,028,975.37/16,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.77

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