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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.48, 25,360.43 and 11,646.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.48, 25,360.43 and 11,646.51 is: 17,433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.48 : 25,360.43 = 11,646.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.48/25,360.43 = 11,646.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.48x = 25,360.43 × 11,646.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.48x = 295,360,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,360,589.18/16,942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,433.14

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