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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.24, 25,277.75 and 11,935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.24, 25,277.75 and 11,935.19 is: 17,885.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.24 : 25,277.75 = 11,935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.24/25,277.75 = 11,935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.24x = 25,277.75 × 11,935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.24x = 301,694,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,694,749.02/16,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,885.37

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