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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.91, 25,173.06 and 12,353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.91, 25,173.06 and 12,353.37 is: 18,505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.91 : 25,173.06 = 12,353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.91/25,173.06 = 12,353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.91x = 25,173.06 × 12,353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.91x = 310,972,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,972,124.21/16,803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.94

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