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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.92, 25,366.46 and 11,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.92, 25,366.46 and 11,361.72 is: 17,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.92 : 25,366.46 = 11,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.92/25,366.46 = 11,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.92x = 25,366.46 × 11,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.92x = 288,206,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,206,615.91/16,928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,024.51

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