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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.59, 25,137.53 and 11,834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.59, 25,137.53 and 11,834.84 is: 17,755.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.59 : 25,137.53 = 11,834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.59/25,137.53 = 11,834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.59x = 25,137.53 × 11,834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.59x = 297,498,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,498,586.37/16,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,755.18

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