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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.40, 25,205.10 and 11,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.40, 25,205.10 and 11,554.60 is: 17,331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.40 : 25,205.10 = 11,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.40/25,205.10 = 11,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.40x = 25,205.10 × 11,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.40x = 291,234,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,234,848.46/16,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.90

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