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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.24, 25,298.72 and 11,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.24, 25,298.72 and 11,949.20 is: 17,906.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.24 : 25,298.72 = 11,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.24/25,298.72 = 11,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.24x = 25,298.72 × 11,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.24x = 302,299,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,299,465.02/16,882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,906.36

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