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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.52, 25,342.90 and 11,904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.52, 25,342.90 and 11,904.62 is: 17,859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.52 : 25,342.90 = 11,904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.52/25,342.90 = 11,904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.52x = 25,342.90 × 11,904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.52x = 301,697,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,697,594.20/16,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,859.83

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