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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.53, 25,259.80 and 11,924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.53, 25,259.80 and 11,924.59 is: 17,872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.53 : 25,259.80 = 11,924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.53/25,259.80 = 11,924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.53x = 25,259.80 × 11,924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.53x = 301,212,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,212,758.48/16,853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,872.38

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