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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.70, 25,265.40 and 11,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.70, 25,265.40 and 11,011.60 is: 16,509.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.70 : 25,265.40 = 11,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.70/25,265.40 = 11,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.70x = 25,265.40 × 11,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.70x = 278,212,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,212,478.64/16,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.46

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