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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.08, 25,430.16 and 11,873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.08, 25,430.16 and 11,873.84 is: 17,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.08 : 25,430.16 = 11,873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.08/25,430.16 = 11,873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.08x = 25,430.16 × 11,873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.08x = 301,953,651.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,953,651.01/16,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.04

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