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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.24, 25,372.49 and 11,924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.24, 25,372.49 and 11,924.35 is: 17,889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.24 : 25,372.49 = 11,924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.24/25,372.49 = 11,924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.24x = 25,372.49 × 11,924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.24x = 302,550,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,550,328.08/16,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,889.43

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