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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.41, 25,252.11 and 11,919.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.41, 25,252.11 and 11,919.47 is: 17,864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.41 : 25,252.11 = 11,919.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.41/25,252.11 = 11,919.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.41x = 25,252.11 × 11,919.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.41x = 300,991,641.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,991,641.32/16,848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,864.70

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