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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.16, 25,248.74 and 11,917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.16, 25,248.74 and 11,917.22 is: 17,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.16 : 25,248.74 = 11,917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.16/25,248.74 = 11,917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.16x = 25,248.74 × 11,917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.16x = 300,894,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,894,603.47/16,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.32

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