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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.89, 25,251.34 and 11,918.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.89, 25,251.34 and 11,918.95 is: 17,863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.89 : 25,251.34 = 11,918.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.89/25,251.34 = 11,918.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.89x = 25,251.34 × 11,918.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.89x = 300,969,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,969,458.89/16,847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.93

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