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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.26, 25,204.70 and 11,882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.26, 25,204.70 and 11,882.39 is: 17,803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.26 : 25,204.70 = 11,882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.26/25,204.70 = 11,882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.26x = 25,204.70 × 11,882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.26x = 299,491,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,491,889.80/16,822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.31

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