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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.76, 25,271.22 and 11,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.76, 25,271.22 and 11,924.04 is: 17,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.76 : 25,271.22 = 11,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.76/25,271.22 = 11,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.76x = 25,271.22 × 11,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.76x = 301,335,038.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,335,038.13/16,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.95

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