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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.46, 25,004.82 and 11,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.46, 25,004.82 and 11,416.98 is: 17,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.46 : 25,004.82 = 11,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.46/25,004.82 = 11,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.46x = 25,004.82 × 11,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.46x = 285,479,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,479,529.84/16,694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,100.26

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