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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.39, 25,452.36 and 11,416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.39, 25,452.36 and 11,416.01 is: 17,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.39 : 25,452.36 = 11,416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.39/25,452.36 = 11,416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.39x = 25,452.36 × 11,416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.39x = 290,564,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,564,269.02/16,976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,115.79

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