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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.92, 25,363.87 and 11,973.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.92, 25,363.87 and 11,973.02 is: 17,939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.92 : 25,363.87 = 11,973.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.92/25,363.87 = 11,973.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.92x = 25,363.87 × 11,973.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.92x = 303,681,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,681,966.04/16,927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,939.71

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