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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,917.93, 25,333.16 and 11,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,917.93, 25,333.16 and 11,669.13 is: 17,473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,917.93 : 25,333.16 = 11,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,917.93/25,333.16 = 11,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,917.93x = 25,333.16 × 11,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,917.93x = 295,615,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,615,879.01/16,917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,473.53

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