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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.39, 25,256.36 and 11,933.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.39, 25,256.36 and 11,933.65 is: 17,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.39 : 25,256.36 = 11,933.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.39/25,256.36 = 11,933.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.39x = 25,256.36 × 11,933.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.39x = 301,400,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,400,560.51/16,837.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,900.67

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