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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.83, 25,252.74 and 11,919.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.83, 25,252.74 and 11,919.89 is: 17,865.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.83 : 25,252.74 = 11,919.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.83/25,252.74 = 11,919.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.83x = 25,252.74 × 11,919.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.83x = 301,009,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,009,756.73/16,848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,865.33

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