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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.62, 25,317.30 and 11,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.62, 25,317.30 and 11,337.80 is: 17,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.62 : 25,317.30 = 11,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.62/25,317.30 = 11,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.62x = 25,317.30 × 11,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.62x = 287,042,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,042,483.94/16,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.40

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