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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.30, 25,432.68 and 11,964.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.30, 25,432.68 and 11,964.41 is: 17,949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.30 : 25,432.68 = 11,964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.30/25,432.68 = 11,964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.30x = 25,432.68 × 11,964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.30x = 304,286,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,286,823.93/16,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,949.59

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