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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.49, 25,438.92 and 11,407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.49, 25,438.92 and 11,407.03 is: 17,102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.49 : 25,438.92 = 11,407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.49/25,438.92 = 11,407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.49x = 25,438.92 × 11,407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.49x = 290,182,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,182,523.61/16,967.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.27

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