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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.10, 25,276.95 and 13,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.10, 25,276.95 and 13,111.80 is: 19,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.10 : 25,276.95 = 13,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.10/25,276.95 = 13,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.10x = 25,276.95 × 13,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.10x = 331,426,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,426,313.01/16,862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.10

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