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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.60, 25,051.50 and 11,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.60, 25,051.50 and 11,415 is: 17,131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.60 : 25,051.50 = 11,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.60/25,051.50 = 11,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.60x = 25,051.50 × 11,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.60x = 285,962,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,962,872.50/16,692.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.12

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