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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.20, 25,133.58 and 11,833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.20, 25,133.58 and 11,833.38 is: 17,730.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.20 : 25,133.58 = 11,833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.20/25,133.58 = 11,833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.20x = 25,133.58 × 11,833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.20x = 297,415,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,415,202.90/16,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.51

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