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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.56, 25,452.48 and 11,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.56, 25,452.48 and 11,768.08 is: 17,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.56 : 25,452.48 = 11,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.56/25,452.48 = 11,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.56x = 25,452.48 × 11,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.56x = 299,526,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,526,820.84/16,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.28

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