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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,847, 80,783.58 and 16,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,847, 80,783.58 and 16,911 is: 25,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,847 : 80,783.58 = 16,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,847/80,783.58 = 16,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,847x = 80,783.58 × 16,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,847x = 1,366,131,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,131,121.38/53,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,370.61

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