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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.40, 25,212.60 and 11,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.40, 25,212.60 and 11,624.40 is: 17,436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.40 : 25,212.60 = 11,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.40/25,212.60 = 11,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.40x = 25,212.60 × 11,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.40x = 293,081,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,081,347.44/16,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.60

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