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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,883.64, 25,316.35 and 11,962.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,883.64, 25,316.35 and 11,962.89 is: 17,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,883.64 : 25,316.35 = 11,962.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,883.64/25,316.35 = 11,962.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,883.64x = 25,316.35 × 11,962.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,883.64x = 302,856,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,856,680.34/16,883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,937.88

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