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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.66, 25,176.24 and 11,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.66, 25,176.24 and 11,795.40 is: 17,672.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.66 : 25,176.24 = 11,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.66/25,176.24 = 11,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.66x = 25,176.24 × 11,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.66x = 296,963,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,963,821.30/16,803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,672.57

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