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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.64, 25,317.85 and 11,963.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.64, 25,317.85 and 11,963.89 is: 17,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.64 : 25,317.85 = 11,963.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.64/25,317.85 = 11,963.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.64x = 25,317.85 × 11,963.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.64x = 302,899,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,899,972.44/16,884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,939.38

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