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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.20, 25,233.30 and 11,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.20, 25,233.30 and 11,573.40 is: 17,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.20 : 25,233.30 = 11,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.20/25,233.30 = 11,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.20x = 25,233.30 × 11,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.20x = 292,035,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,035,074.22/16,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.10

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