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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.14, 25,147.50 and 11,841.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.14, 25,147.50 and 11,841.42 is: 17,765.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.14 : 25,147.50 = 11,841.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.14/25,147.50 = 11,841.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.14x = 25,147.50 × 11,841.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.14x = 297,782,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,782,109.45/16,762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,765.16

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