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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.20, 25,348.80 and 11,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.20, 25,348.80 and 11,650.40 is: 17,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.20 : 25,348.80 = 11,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.20/25,348.80 = 11,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.20x = 25,348.80 × 11,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.20x = 295,323,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,323,659.52/16,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.60

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