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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,879.59, 25,273.82 and 11,320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,879.59, 25,273.82 and 11,320.97 is: 16,950.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,879.59 : 25,273.82 = 11,320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,879.59/25,273.82 = 11,320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,879.59x = 25,273.82 × 11,320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,879.59x = 286,124,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,124,059.94/16,879.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.89

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