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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.20, 25,425.12 and 11,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.20, 25,425.12 and 11,026.24 is: 16,534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.20 : 25,425.12 = 11,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.20/25,425.12 = 11,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.20x = 25,425.12 × 11,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.20x = 280,343,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,343,475.15/16,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.37

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