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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.66, 25,179.24 and 11,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.66, 25,179.24 and 11,797.40 is: 17,675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.66 : 25,179.24 = 11,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.66/25,179.24 = 11,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.66x = 25,179.24 × 11,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.66x = 297,049,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,049,565.98/16,805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,675.57

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