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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.81, 25,385.55 and 11,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.81, 25,385.55 and 11,037.04 is: 16,516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.81 : 25,385.55 = 11,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.81/25,385.55 = 11,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.81x = 25,385.55 × 11,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.81x = 280,181,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,181,330.77/16,963.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,516.42

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