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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,987.80, 25,481.70 and 11,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,987.80, 25,481.70 and 11,082.90 is: 16,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,987.80 : 25,481.70 = 11,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,987.80/25,481.70 = 11,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,987.80x = 25,481.70 × 11,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,987.80x = 282,411,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,411,132.93/16,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,624.35

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