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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.54, 25,357.56 and 11,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.54, 25,357.56 and 11,984.31 is: 17,956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.54 : 25,357.56 = 11,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.54/25,357.56 = 11,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.54x = 25,357.56 × 11,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.54x = 303,892,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,892,787.26/16,923.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,956.81

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