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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.40, 25,368.60 and 11,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.40, 25,368.60 and 11,987.60 is: 17,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.40 : 25,368.60 = 11,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.40/25,368.60 = 11,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.40x = 25,368.60 × 11,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.40x = 304,108,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,108,629.36/16,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,981.40

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