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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.68, 25,300.44 and 11,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.68, 25,300.44 and 11,934.40 is: 17,941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.68 : 25,300.44 = 11,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.68/25,300.44 = 11,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.68x = 25,300.44 × 11,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.68x = 301,945,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,945,571.14/16,829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,941.25

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