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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.28, 25,447.96 and 11,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.28, 25,447.96 and 11,416.12 is: 17,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.28 : 25,447.96 = 11,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.28/25,447.96 = 11,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.28x = 25,447.96 × 11,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.28x = 290,516,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,516,965.12/16,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,106.06

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