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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.70, 25,083.45 and 16,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.70, 25,083.45 and 16,268.70 is: 24,355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.70 : 25,083.45 = 16,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.70/25,083.45 = 16,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.70x = 25,083.45 × 16,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.70x = 408,075,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,075,123.02/16,754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.86

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