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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.24, 25,407.30 and 11,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.24, 25,407.30 and 11,120.60 is: 16,658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.24 : 25,407.30 = 11,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.24/25,407.30 = 11,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.24x = 25,407.30 × 11,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.24x = 282,544,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,544,420.38/16,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.24

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