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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.72, 25,425.84 and 11,401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.72, 25,425.84 and 11,401.56 is: 17,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.72 : 25,425.84 = 11,401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.72/25,425.84 = 11,401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.72x = 25,425.84 × 11,401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.72x = 289,894,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,894,240.31/16,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,084.04

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