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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.98, 25,008.55 and 11,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.98, 25,008.55 and 11,419.48 is: 17,103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.98 : 25,008.55 = 11,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.98/25,008.55 = 11,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.98x = 25,008.55 × 11,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.98x = 285,584,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,584,636.55/16,696.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.97

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