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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.88, 25,429.25 and 11,940.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.88, 25,429.25 and 11,940.73 is: 17,938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.88 : 25,429.25 = 11,940.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.88/25,429.25 = 11,940.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.88x = 25,429.25 × 11,940.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.88x = 303,643,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,643,685.08/16,926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.55

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