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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.10, 25,250.60 and 11,573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.10, 25,250.60 and 11,573.15 is: 17,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.10 : 25,250.60 = 11,573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.10/25,250.60 = 11,573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.10x = 25,250.60 × 11,573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.10x = 292,228,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,228,797.27/16,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,323.32

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