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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.39, 25,475.27 and 11,706.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.39, 25,475.27 and 11,706.15 is: 17,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.39 : 25,475.27 = 11,706.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.39/25,475.27 = 11,706.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.39x = 25,475.27 × 11,706.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.39x = 298,217,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,217,273.38/16,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,568.66

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