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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.46, 25,141.39 and 11,856.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.46, 25,141.39 and 11,856.58 is: 17,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.46 : 25,141.39 = 11,856.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.46/25,141.39 = 11,856.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.46x = 25,141.39 × 11,856.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.46x = 298,090,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,090,809.35/16,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,790.67

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