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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.96, 25,360.32 and 11,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.96, 25,360.32 and 11,348.48 is: 17,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.96 : 25,360.32 = 11,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.96/25,360.32 = 11,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.96x = 25,360.32 × 11,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.96x = 287,801,084.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,801,084.31/16,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.58

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