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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.59, 25,139.03 and 11,835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.59, 25,139.03 and 11,835.84 is: 17,756.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.59 : 25,139.03 = 11,835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.59/25,139.03 = 11,835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.59x = 25,139.03 × 11,835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.59x = 297,541,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,541,536.84/16,756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,756.69

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