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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.34, 25,259.49 and 11,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.34, 25,259.49 and 11,924.40 is: 17,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.34 : 25,259.49 = 11,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.34/25,259.49 = 11,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.34x = 25,259.49 × 11,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.34x = 301,204,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,204,262.56/16,853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,872.08

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