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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.80, 25,134.84 and 11,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.80, 25,134.84 and 11,833.08 is: 17,752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.80 : 25,134.84 = 11,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.80/25,134.84 = 11,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.80x = 25,134.84 × 11,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.80x = 297,422,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,422,572.51/16,753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,752.54

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