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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.56, 25,297.84 and 11,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.56, 25,297.84 and 11,945.92 is: 17,898.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.56 : 25,297.84 = 11,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.56/25,297.84 = 11,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.56x = 25,297.84 × 11,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.56x = 302,205,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,205,972.81/16,884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,898.36

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