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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.66, 25,180.74 and 11,798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.66, 25,180.74 and 11,798.40 is: 17,677.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.66 : 25,180.74 = 11,798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.66/25,180.74 = 11,798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.66x = 25,180.74 × 11,798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.66x = 297,092,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,092,442.82/16,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,677.07

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