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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.80, 25,426.20 and 11,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.80, 25,426.20 and 11,313.20 is: 16,969.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.80 : 25,426.20 = 11,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.80/25,426.20 = 11,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.80x = 25,426.20 × 11,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.80x = 287,651,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,651,685.84/16,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.80

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