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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,883.24, 25,308.62 and 11,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,883.24, 25,308.62 and 11,338.13 is: 16,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,883.24 : 25,308.62 = 11,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,883.24/25,308.62 = 11,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,883.24x = 25,308.62 × 11,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,883.24x = 286,952,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,952,325.48/16,883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.29

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