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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.74, 25,426.98 and 16,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.74, 25,426.98 and 16,635.75 is: 24,978.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.74 : 25,426.98 = 16,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.74/25,426.98 = 16,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.74x = 25,426.98 × 16,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.74x = 422,996,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,996,882.54/16,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.06

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