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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.59, 25,173.38 and 11,245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.59, 25,173.38 and 11,245.65 is: 16,883.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.59 : 25,173.38 = 11,245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.59/25,173.38 = 11,245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.59x = 25,173.38 × 11,245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.59x = 283,090,964.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,090,964.57/16,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,883.23

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