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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.20, 25,365.60 and 11,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.20, 25,365.60 and 11,995.20 is: 18,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.20 : 25,365.60 = 11,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.20/25,365.60 = 11,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.20x = 25,365.60 × 11,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.20x = 304,265,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,265,445.12/16,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.25

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