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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.04, 23,122.18 and 12,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.04, 23,122.18 and 12,525.32 is: 17,287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.04 : 23,122.18 = 12,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.04/23,122.18 = 12,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.04x = 23,122.18 × 12,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.04x = 289,612,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,612,703.60/16,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,287.17

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