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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.34, 25,283.07 and 11,908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.34, 25,283.07 and 11,908.26 is: 17,867.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.34 : 25,283.07 = 11,908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.34/25,283.07 = 11,908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.34x = 25,283.07 × 11,908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.34x = 301,077,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,077,371.16/16,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,867.73

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