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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.96, 25,286.88 and 16,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.96, 25,286.88 and 16,752.96 is: 25,286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.96 : 25,286.88 = 16,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.96/25,286.88 = 16,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.96x = 25,286.88 × 16,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.96x = 423,630,089.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,630,089.16/16,752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.88

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