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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.00, 25,436.31 and 11,729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.00, 25,436.31 and 11,729.63 is: 17,590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.00 : 25,436.31 = 11,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.00/25,436.31 = 11,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.00x = 25,436.31 × 11,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.00x = 298,358,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,358,377.68/16,961.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.85

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