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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.02, 25,343.66 and 11,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.02, 25,343.66 and 11,905.12 is: 17,860.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.02 : 25,343.66 = 11,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.02/25,343.66 = 11,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.02x = 25,343.66 × 11,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.02x = 301,719,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,719,190.65/16,893.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.58

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