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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.53, 25,130.45 and 6,888.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.53, 25,130.45 and 6,888.95 is: 10,333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.53 : 25,130.45 = 6,888.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.53/25,130.45 = 6,888.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.53x = 25,130.45 × 6,888.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.53x = 173,122,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,122,399.34/16,753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,333.49

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