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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.56, 25,297.92 and 11,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.56, 25,297.92 and 11,019.24 is: 16,538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.56 : 25,297.92 = 11,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.56/25,297.92 = 11,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.56x = 25,297.92 × 11,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.56x = 278,763,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,763,851.98/16,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.39

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