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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.98, 25,153.07 and 11,845.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.98, 25,153.07 and 11,845.23 is: 17,770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.98 : 25,153.07 = 11,845.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.98/25,153.07 = 11,845.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.98x = 25,153.07 × 11,845.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.98x = 297,943,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,943,840.13/16,765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,770.74

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