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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.96, 25,239.36 and 11,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.96, 25,239.36 and 11,267.20 is: 16,934.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.96 : 25,239.36 = 11,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.96/25,239.36 = 11,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.96x = 25,239.36 × 11,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.96x = 284,376,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,376,916.99/16,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.29

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