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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.28, 25,257.92 and 11,923.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.28, 25,257.92 and 11,923.34 is: 17,870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.28 : 25,257.92 = 11,923.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.28/25,257.92 = 11,923.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.28x = 25,257.92 × 11,923.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.28x = 301,158,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,158,767.85/16,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.51

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