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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.10, 25,252.09 and 11,574.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.10, 25,252.09 and 11,574.15 is: 17,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.10 : 25,252.09 = 11,574.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.10/25,252.09 = 11,574.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.10x = 25,252.09 × 11,574.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.10x = 292,271,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,271,477.47/16,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.82

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