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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.53, 25,261.30 and 11,925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.53, 25,261.30 and 11,925.59 is: 17,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.53 : 25,261.30 = 11,925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.53/25,261.30 = 11,925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.53x = 25,261.30 × 11,925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.53x = 301,255,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,255,906.67/16,854.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.88

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