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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.32, 25,422.24 and 11,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.32, 25,422.24 and 11,764.16 is: 17,625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.32 : 25,422.24 = 11,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.32/25,422.24 = 11,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.32x = 25,422.24 × 11,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.32x = 299,071,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,071,298.92/16,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.27

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