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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.93, 25,253.32 and 11,574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.93, 25,253.32 and 11,574.98 is: 17,326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.93 : 25,253.32 = 11,574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.93/25,253.32 = 11,574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.93x = 25,253.32 × 11,574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.93x = 292,306,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,306,612.94/16,870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.05

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