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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.14, 25,282.84 and 11,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.14, 25,282.84 and 11,048.52 is: 16,572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.14 : 25,282.84 = 11,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.14/25,282.84 = 11,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.14x = 25,282.84 × 11,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.14x = 279,337,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,337,963.40/16,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,572.87

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