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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.48, 25,154.91 and 11,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.48, 25,154.91 and 11,865.60 is: 17,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.48 : 25,154.91 = 11,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.48/25,154.91 = 11,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.48x = 25,154.91 × 11,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.48x = 298,478,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,478,100.10/16,764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.20

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