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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.08, 25,165.08 and 11,827.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.08, 25,165.08 and 11,827.08 is: 17,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.08 : 25,165.08 = 11,827.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.08/25,165.08 = 11,827.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.08x = 25,165.08 × 11,827.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.08x = 297,629,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,629,414.37/16,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,749.76

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