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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.93, 25,436.50 and 11,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.93, 25,436.50 and 11,044.76 is: 16,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.93 : 25,436.50 = 11,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.93/25,436.50 = 11,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.93x = 25,436.50 × 11,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.93x = 280,939,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,939,882.95/16,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,548.34

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