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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.83, 25,291.72 and 11,945.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.83, 25,291.72 and 11,945.89 is: 17,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.83 : 25,291.72 = 11,945.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.83/25,291.72 = 11,945.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.83x = 25,291.72 × 11,945.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.83x = 302,131,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,131,918.84/16,874.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,904.30

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