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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.24, 25,276.25 and 11,934.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.24, 25,276.25 and 11,934.19 is: 17,883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.24 : 25,276.25 = 11,934.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.24/25,276.25 = 11,934.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.24x = 25,276.25 × 11,934.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.24x = 301,651,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,651,489.24/16,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,883.87

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