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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.52, 25,282.61 and 11,918.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.52, 25,282.61 and 11,918.94 is: 17,858.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.52 : 25,282.61 = 11,918.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.52/25,282.61 = 11,918.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.52x = 25,282.61 × 11,918.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.52x = 301,341,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,341,852.04/16,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,858.87

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