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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.98, 25,154.57 and 11,846.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.98, 25,154.57 and 11,846.23 is: 17,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.98 : 25,154.57 = 11,846.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.98/25,154.57 = 11,846.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.98x = 25,154.57 × 11,846.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.98x = 297,986,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,986,821.77/16,766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.24

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