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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.33, 25,259.49 and 11,924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.33, 25,259.49 and 11,924.39 is: 17,872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.33 : 25,259.49 = 11,924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.33/25,259.49 = 11,924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.33x = 25,259.49 × 11,924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.33x = 301,203,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,203,883.66/16,853.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,872.07

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