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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.20, 25,158.80 and 11,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.20, 25,158.80 and 11,223.20 is: 16,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.20 : 25,158.80 = 11,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.20/25,158.80 = 11,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.20x = 25,158.80 × 11,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.20x = 282,362,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,362,244.16/16,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.15

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