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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.88, 25,239.40 and 16,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.88, 25,239.40 and 16,870.80 is: 25,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.88 : 25,239.40 = 16,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.88/25,239.40 = 16,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.88x = 25,239.40 × 16,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.88x = 425,808,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,808,869.52/16,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.20

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