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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.69, 23,110.14 and 16,127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.69, 23,110.14 and 16,127.00 is: 22,282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.69 : 23,110.14 = 16,127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.69/23,110.14 = 16,127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.69x = 23,110.14 × 16,127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.69x = 372,697,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,697,272.46/16,725.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.92

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