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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.30, 25,407.90 and 16,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.30, 25,407.90 and 16,007.52 is: 23,987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.30 : 25,407.90 = 16,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.30/25,407.90 = 16,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.30x = 25,407.90 × 16,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.30x = 406,717,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,717,467.41/16,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,987.63

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