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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.59, 25,174.88 and 11,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.59, 25,174.88 and 11,246.65 is: 16,884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.59 : 25,174.88 = 11,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.59/25,174.88 = 11,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.59x = 25,174.88 × 11,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.59x = 283,133,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,133,064.15/16,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,884.73

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