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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.73, 25,238.43 and 11,904.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.73, 25,238.43 and 11,904.90 is: 17,837.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.73 : 25,238.43 = 11,904.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.73/25,238.43 = 11,904.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.73x = 25,238.43 × 11,904.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.73x = 300,460,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,460,985.31/16,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.09

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