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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.70, 25,352.55 and 16,671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.70, 25,352.55 and 16,671.30 is: 25,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.70 : 25,352.55 = 16,671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.70/25,352.55 = 16,671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.70x = 25,352.55 × 16,671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.70x = 422,659,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,659,966.82/16,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.95

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