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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.52, 25,348.91 and 11,908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.52, 25,348.91 and 11,908.62 is: 17,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.52 : 25,348.91 = 11,908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.52/25,348.91 = 11,908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.52x = 25,348.91 × 11,908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.52x = 301,870,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,870,536.60/16,896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,865.84

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