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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.20, 25,122.33 and 12,053.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.20, 25,122.33 and 12,053.58 is: 18,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.20 : 25,122.33 = 12,053.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.20/25,122.33 = 12,053.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.20x = 25,122.33 × 12,053.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.20x = 302,814,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,814,014.44/16,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.00

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