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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.96, 25,288.39 and 16,753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.96, 25,288.39 and 16,753.96 is: 25,288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.96 : 25,288.39 = 16,753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.96/25,288.39 = 16,753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.96x = 25,288.39 × 16,753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.96x = 423,680,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,680,674.52/16,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,288.39

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