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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.52, 25,414.96 and 11,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.52, 25,414.96 and 11,341.96 is: 17,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.52 : 25,414.96 = 11,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.52/25,414.96 = 11,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.52x = 25,414.96 × 11,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.52x = 288,255,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,255,459.72/16,928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.80

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