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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.08, 25,251.62 and 11,919.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.08, 25,251.62 and 11,919.14 is: 17,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.08 : 25,251.62 = 11,919.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.08/25,251.62 = 11,919.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.08x = 25,251.62 × 11,919.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.08x = 300,977,408.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,977,408.15/16,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,864.20

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