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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,939.80, 25,404.84 and 11,778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,939.80, 25,404.84 and 11,778.48 is: 17,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,939.80 : 25,404.84 = 11,778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,939.80/25,404.84 = 11,778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,939.80x = 25,404.84 × 11,778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,939.80x = 299,230,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,230,399.84/16,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,664.34

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