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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.98, 25,833.66 and 16,769.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.98, 25,833.66 and 16,769.81 is: 23,093.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.98 : 25,833.66 = 16,769.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.98/25,833.66 = 16,769.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.98x = 25,833.66 × 16,769.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.98x = 433,225,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,225,569.80/18,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,093.07

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