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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.63, 25,185.33 and 11,844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.63, 25,185.33 and 11,844.63 is: 17,771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.63 : 25,185.33 = 11,844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.63/25,185.33 = 11,844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.63x = 25,185.33 × 11,844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.63x = 298,310,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,310,915.28/16,785.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.80

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