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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.03, 25,259.04 and 11,924.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.03, 25,259.04 and 11,924.09 is: 17,871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.03 : 25,259.04 = 11,924.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.03/25,259.04 = 11,924.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.03x = 25,259.04 × 11,924.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.03x = 301,191,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,191,066.27/16,853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,871.63

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