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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.76, 25,205.44 and 11,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.76, 25,205.44 and 11,882.88 is: 17,804.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.76 : 25,205.44 = 11,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.76/25,205.44 = 11,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.76x = 25,205.44 × 11,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.76x = 299,513,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,513,218.87/16,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.05

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