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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.32, 25,430.78 and 11,725.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.32, 25,430.78 and 11,725.95 is: 17,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.32 : 25,430.78 = 11,725.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.32/25,430.78 = 11,725.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.32x = 25,430.78 × 11,725.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.32x = 298,200,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,200,054.74/16,957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,585.33

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