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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.79, 25,430.57 and 11,114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.79, 25,430.57 and 11,114.63 is: 16,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.79 : 25,430.57 = 11,114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.79/25,430.57 = 11,114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.79x = 25,430.57 × 11,114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.79x = 282,651,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,651,193.51/16,975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.26

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