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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.96, 25,171.83 and 11,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.96, 25,171.83 and 11,251.80 is: 16,833.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.96 : 25,171.83 = 11,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.96/25,171.83 = 11,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.96x = 25,171.83 × 11,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.96x = 283,228,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,228,396.79/16,824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,833.82

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