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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.22, 25,267.44 and 11,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.22, 25,267.44 and 11,241.28 is: 16,865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.22 : 25,267.44 = 11,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.22/25,267.44 = 11,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.22x = 25,267.44 × 11,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.22x = 284,038,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,038,441.66/16,841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,865.67

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