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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.74, 25,403.97 and 11,082.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.74, 25,403.97 and 11,082.11 is: 16,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.74 : 25,403.97 = 11,082.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.74/25,403.97 = 11,082.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.74x = 25,403.97 × 11,082.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.74x = 281,529,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,529,589.98/16,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.35

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