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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.76, 25,269.72 and 11,923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.76, 25,269.72 and 11,923.04 is: 17,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.76 : 25,269.72 = 11,923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.76/25,269.72 = 11,923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.76x = 25,269.72 × 11,923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.76x = 301,291,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,291,882.35/16,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,887.45

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