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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.11, 25,259.40 and 11,853.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.11, 25,259.40 and 11,853.57 is: 17,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.11 : 25,259.40 = 11,853.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.11/25,259.40 = 11,853.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.11x = 25,259.40 × 11,853.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.11x = 299,414,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,414,066.06/16,847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.43

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