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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.52, 25,244.22 and 11,424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.52, 25,244.22 and 11,424.68 is: 17,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.52 : 25,244.22 = 11,424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.52/25,244.22 = 11,424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.52x = 25,244.22 × 11,424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.52x = 288,407,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,407,135.35/16,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,144.11

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