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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.98, 25,156.07 and 11,847.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.98, 25,156.07 and 11,847.23 is: 17,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.98 : 25,156.07 = 11,847.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.98/25,156.07 = 11,847.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.98x = 25,156.07 × 11,847.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.98x = 298,029,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,029,747.19/16,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,773.74

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