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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,938.67, 25,342.38 and 11,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,938.67, 25,342.38 and 11,365.48 is: 17,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938.67 : 25,342.38 = 11,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938.67/25,342.38 = 11,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938.67x = 25,342.38 × 11,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938.67x = 288,028,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,028,313.04/16,938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,004.19

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