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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.10, 25,009.65 and 15,701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.10, 25,009.65 and 15,701.10 is: 23,551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.10 : 25,009.65 = 15,701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.10/25,009.65 = 15,701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.10x = 25,009.65 × 15,701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.10x = 392,679,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,679,015.62/16,673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,551.65

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