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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.88, 25,131.24 and 11,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.88, 25,131.24 and 11,488.08 is: 17,207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.88 : 25,131.24 = 11,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.88/25,131.24 = 11,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.88x = 25,131.24 × 11,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.88x = 288,709,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,709,695.62/16,777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,207.76

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