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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.14, 25,042.77 and 16,523.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.14, 25,042.77 and 16,523.46 is: 24,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.14 : 25,042.77 = 16,523.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.14/25,042.77 = 16,523.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.14x = 25,042.77 × 16,523.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.14x = 413,793,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,793,208.38/16,708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.96

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