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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.95, 25,148.13 and 11,861.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.95, 25,148.13 and 11,861.07 is: 17,797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.95 : 25,148.13 = 11,861.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.95/25,148.13 = 11,861.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.95x = 25,148.13 × 11,861.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.95x = 298,283,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,283,730.30/16,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,797.41

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