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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.27, 25,347.04 and 11,907.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.27, 25,347.04 and 11,907.37 is: 17,863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.27 : 25,347.04 = 11,907.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.27/25,347.04 = 11,907.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.27x = 25,347.04 × 11,907.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.27x = 301,816,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,816,524.15/16,895.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.97

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