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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.80, 25,249.20 and 11,887.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.80, 25,249.20 and 11,887.75 is: 17,831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.80 : 25,249.20 = 11,887.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.80/25,249.20 = 11,887.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.80x = 25,249.20 × 11,887.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.80x = 300,156,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,156,177.30/16,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,831.63

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