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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.40, 25,322.40 and 11,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.40, 25,322.40 and 11,044.80 is: 16,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.40 : 25,322.40 = 11,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.40/25,322.40 = 11,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.40x = 25,322.40 × 11,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.40x = 279,680,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,680,843.52/16,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.06

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