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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.39, 25,342.72 and 11,904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.39, 25,342.72 and 11,904.50 is: 17,859.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.39 : 25,342.72 = 11,904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.39/25,342.72 = 11,904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.39x = 25,342.72 × 11,904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.39x = 301,692,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,692,224.00/16,892.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,859.65

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