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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.52, 25,358.76 and 11,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.52, 25,358.76 and 11,908.68 is: 17,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.52 : 25,358.76 = 11,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.52/25,358.76 = 11,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.52x = 25,358.76 × 11,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.52x = 301,989,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,989,358.04/16,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,867.59

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