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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.92, 25,348.46 and 11,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.92, 25,348.46 and 11,349.72 is: 17,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.92 : 25,348.46 = 11,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.92/25,348.46 = 11,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.92x = 25,348.46 × 11,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.92x = 287,697,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,697,923.43/16,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.52

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