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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.26, 25,206.19 and 11,883.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.26, 25,206.19 and 11,883.39 is: 17,804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.26 : 25,206.19 = 11,883.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.26/25,206.19 = 11,883.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.26x = 25,206.19 × 11,883.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.26x = 299,534,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,534,986.18/16,823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.81

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