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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.50, 25,437.06 and 11,730.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.50, 25,437.06 and 11,730.13 is: 17,591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.50 : 25,437.06 = 11,730.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.50/25,437.06 = 11,730.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.50x = 25,437.06 × 11,730.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.50x = 298,380,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,380,020.62/16,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.61

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