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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.98, 25,007.05 and 11,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.98, 25,007.05 and 11,418.48 is: 17,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.98 : 25,007.05 = 11,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.98/25,007.05 = 11,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.98x = 25,007.05 × 11,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.98x = 285,542,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,542,500.28/16,695.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.47

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