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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.44, 25,038.95 and 11,164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.44, 25,038.95 and 11,164.99 is: 16,714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.44 : 25,038.95 = 11,164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.44/25,038.95 = 11,164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.44x = 25,038.95 × 11,164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.44x = 279,559,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,559,586.29/16,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.64

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