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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.22, 25,308.42 and 11,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.22, 25,308.42 and 11,065.60 is: 16,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.22 : 25,308.42 = 11,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.22/25,308.42 = 11,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.22x = 25,308.42 × 11,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.22x = 280,052,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,052,852.35/16,872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.46

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