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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.94, 25,257.83 and 11,577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.94, 25,257.83 and 11,577.98 is: 17,330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.94 : 25,257.83 = 11,577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.94/25,257.83 = 11,577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.94x = 25,257.83 × 11,577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.94x = 292,434,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,434,466.40/16,873.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,330.54

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