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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.24, 25,444.01 and 11,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.24, 25,444.01 and 11,883.04 is: 17,822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.24 : 25,444.01 = 11,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.24/25,444.01 = 11,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.24x = 25,444.01 × 11,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.24x = 302,352,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,352,154.69/16,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.92

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