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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,938.71, 25,446.98 and 11,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,938.71, 25,446.98 and 11,952.56 is: 17,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938.71 : 25,446.98 = 11,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938.71/25,446.98 = 11,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938.71x = 25,446.98 × 11,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938.71x = 304,156,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,156,555.27/16,938.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,956.30

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