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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.71, 25,019.63 and 16,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.71, 25,019.63 and 16,175.35 is: 24,147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.71 : 25,019.63 = 16,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.71/25,019.63 = 16,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.71x = 25,019.63 × 16,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.71x = 404,701,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,701,233.43/16,759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,147.27

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