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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.86, 25,355.52 and 11,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.86, 25,355.52 and 11,349.24 is: 17,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.86 : 25,355.52 = 11,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.86/25,355.52 = 11,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.86x = 25,355.52 × 11,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.86x = 287,765,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,765,881.80/16,912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.62

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