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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.70, 25,069.50 and 11,980.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.70, 25,069.50 and 11,980.04 is: 17,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.70 : 25,069.50 = 11,980.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.70/25,069.50 = 11,980.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.70x = 25,069.50 × 11,980.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.70x = 300,333,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,333,487.43/16,733.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.82

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