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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.76, 25,129.14 and 11,148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.76, 25,129.14 and 11,148.72 is: 16,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.76 : 25,129.14 = 11,148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.76/25,129.14 = 11,148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.76x = 25,129.14 × 11,148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.76x = 280,157,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,157,745.70/16,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,701.15

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