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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.84, 25,269.60 and 11,585.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.84, 25,269.60 and 11,585.89 is: 17,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.84 : 25,269.60 = 11,585.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.84/25,269.60 = 11,585.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.84x = 25,269.60 × 11,585.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.84x = 292,770,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,770,805.94/16,881.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.35

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