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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.80, 25,474.20 and 11,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.80, 25,474.20 and 11,453.20 is: 17,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.80 : 25,474.20 = 11,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.80/25,474.20 = 11,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.80x = 25,474.20 × 11,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.80x = 291,761,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,761,107.44/16,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,179.80

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