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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.70, 25,375.05 and 16,686.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.70, 25,375.05 and 16,686.30 is: 25,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.70 : 25,375.05 = 16,686.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.70/25,375.05 = 16,686.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.70x = 25,375.05 × 16,686.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.70x = 423,415,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,415,696.82/16,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,029.45

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