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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.44, 25,462.80 and 11,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.44, 25,462.80 and 11,422.96 is: 17,126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.44 : 25,462.80 = 11,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.44/25,462.80 = 11,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.44x = 25,462.80 × 11,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.44x = 290,860,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,860,545.89/16,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,126.13

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