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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,877.40, 25,316.10 and 11,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,877.40, 25,316.10 and 11,347.80 is: 17,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,877.40 : 25,316.10 = 11,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,877.40/25,316.10 = 11,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,877.40x = 25,316.10 × 11,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,877.40x = 287,282,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,282,039.58/16,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.70

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