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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.52, 25,416.46 and 11,342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.52, 25,416.46 and 11,342.96 is: 17,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.52 : 25,416.46 = 11,342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.52/25,416.46 = 11,342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.52x = 25,416.46 × 11,342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.52x = 288,297,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,297,889.12/16,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.30

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