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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.60, 25,332.03 and 11,347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.60, 25,332.03 and 11,347.62 is: 17,006.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.60 : 25,332.03 = 11,347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.60/25,332.03 = 11,347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.60x = 25,332.03 × 11,347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.60x = 287,458,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,458,250.27/16,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.75

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