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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.46, 25,144.38 and 11,858.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.46, 25,144.38 and 11,858.58 is: 17,793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.46 : 25,144.38 = 11,858.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.46/25,144.38 = 11,858.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.46x = 25,144.38 × 11,858.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.46x = 298,176,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,176,641.78/16,757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,793.67

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