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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.40, 25,299.60 and 11,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.40, 25,299.60 and 11,941.60 is: 17,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.40 : 25,299.60 = 11,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.40/25,299.60 = 11,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.40x = 25,299.60 × 11,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.40x = 302,117,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,117,703.36/16,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,912.40

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