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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,883.20, 25,332.80 and 11,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,883.20, 25,332.80 and 11,339.20 is: 17,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,883.20 : 25,332.80 = 11,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,883.20/25,332.80 = 11,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,883.20x = 25,332.80 × 11,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,883.20x = 287,253,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,253,685.76/16,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.17

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