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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,937.21, 25,444.73 and 11,951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,937.21, 25,444.73 and 11,951.06 is: 17,954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,937.21 : 25,444.73 = 11,951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,937.21/25,444.73 = 11,951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,937.21x = 25,444.73 × 11,951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,937.21x = 304,091,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,091,397.57/16,937.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,954.04

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