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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,761.92, 25,143.70 and 11,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,761.92, 25,143.70 and 11,226.38 is: 16,840.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,761.92 : 25,143.70 = 11,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,761.92/25,143.70 = 11,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,761.92x = 25,143.70 × 11,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,761.92x = 282,272,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,272,730.81/16,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.12

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