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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.28, 25,037.10 and 16,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.28, 25,037.10 and 16,175.70 is: 24,168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.28 : 25,037.10 = 16,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.28/25,037.10 = 16,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.28x = 25,037.10 × 16,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.28x = 404,992,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,992,618.47/16,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,168.16

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