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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.13, 25,239.33 and 11,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.13, 25,239.33 and 11,019.51 is: 16,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.13 : 25,239.33 = 11,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.13/25,239.33 = 11,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.13x = 25,239.33 × 11,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.13x = 278,125,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,125,049.33/16,826.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.35

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