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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.22, 25,306.92 and 11,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.22, 25,306.92 and 11,064.60 is: 16,596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.22 : 25,306.92 = 11,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.22/25,306.92 = 11,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.22x = 25,306.92 × 11,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.22x = 280,010,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,010,947.03/16,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,596.96

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