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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.49, 25,437.42 and 11,406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.49, 25,437.42 and 11,406.03 is: 17,100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.49 : 25,437.42 = 11,406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.49/25,437.42 = 11,406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.49x = 25,437.42 × 11,406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.49x = 290,139,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,139,975.64/16,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,100.77

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