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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.50, 25,435.56 and 11,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.50, 25,435.56 and 11,729.13 is: 17,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.50 : 25,435.56 = 11,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.50/25,435.56 = 11,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.50x = 25,435.56 × 11,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.50x = 298,336,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,336,862.69/16,960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.10

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