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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.17, 25,017.03 and 11,046.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.17, 25,017.03 and 11,046.51 is: 16,587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.17 : 25,017.03 = 11,046.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.17/25,017.03 = 11,046.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.17x = 25,017.03 × 11,046.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.17x = 276,350,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,350,872.07/16,660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.52

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