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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.40, 25,301.10 and 11,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.40, 25,301.10 and 11,942.60 is: 17,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.40 : 25,301.10 = 11,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.40/25,301.10 = 11,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.40x = 25,301.10 × 11,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.40x = 302,160,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,160,916.86/16,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.90

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