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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.83, 25,254.24 and 11,920.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.83, 25,254.24 and 11,920.89 is: 17,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.83 : 25,254.24 = 11,920.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.83/25,254.24 = 11,920.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.83x = 25,254.24 × 11,920.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.83x = 301,053,017.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,053,017.07/16,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.83

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