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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.28, 25,259.42 and 11,924.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.28, 25,259.42 and 11,924.34 is: 17,872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.28 : 25,259.42 = 11,924.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.28/25,259.42 = 11,924.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.28x = 25,259.42 × 11,924.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.28x = 301,201,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,201,942.09/16,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,872.01

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