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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.52, 25,351.91 and 11,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.52, 25,351.91 and 11,910.62 is: 17,868.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.52 : 25,351.91 = 11,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.52/25,351.91 = 11,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.52x = 25,351.91 × 11,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.52x = 301,956,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,956,966.28/16,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,868.84

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