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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.39, 25,001.80 and 16,522.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.39, 25,001.80 and 16,522.55 is: 24,722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.39 : 25,001.80 = 16,522.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.39/25,001.80 = 16,522.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.39x = 25,001.80 × 16,522.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.39x = 413,093,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,093,510.97/16,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.23

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