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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.52, 25,344.40 and 11,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.52, 25,344.40 and 11,905.62 is: 17,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.52 : 25,344.40 = 11,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.52/25,344.40 = 11,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.52x = 25,344.40 × 11,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.52x = 301,740,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,740,795.53/16,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.33

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