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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.76, 25,252.56 and 11,899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.76, 25,252.56 and 11,899.44 is: 17,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.76 : 25,252.56 = 11,899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.76/25,252.56 = 11,899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.76x = 25,252.56 × 11,899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.76x = 300,491,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,491,322.57/16,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,829.33

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