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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.80, 25,277.70 and 16,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.80, 25,277.70 and 16,754.60 is: 25,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.80 : 25,277.70 = 16,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.80/25,277.70 = 16,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.80x = 25,277.70 × 16,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.80x = 423,517,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,517,752.42/16,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.90

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