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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.36, 25,369.14 and 11,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.36, 25,369.14 and 11,992.02 is: 18,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.36 : 25,369.14 = 11,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.36/25,369.14 = 11,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.36x = 25,369.14 × 11,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.36x = 304,227,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,227,234.26/16,896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.49

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