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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.41, 25,253.61 and 11,920.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.41, 25,253.61 and 11,920.47 is: 17,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.41 : 25,253.61 = 11,920.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.41/25,253.61 = 11,920.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.41x = 25,253.61 × 11,920.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.41x = 301,034,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,034,900.40/16,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.20

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