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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.43, 25,336.90 and 11,671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.43, 25,336.90 and 11,671.63 is: 17,477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.43 : 25,336.90 = 11,671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.43/25,336.90 = 11,671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.43x = 25,336.90 × 11,671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.43x = 295,722,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,722,922.15/16,920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.27

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