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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.26, 25,156.44 and 11,847.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.26, 25,156.44 and 11,847.48 is: 17,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.26 : 25,156.44 = 11,847.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.26/25,156.44 = 11,847.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.26x = 25,156.44 × 11,847.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.26x = 298,040,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,040,419.77/16,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,774.08

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