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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.30, 25,452.45 and 16,676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.30, 25,452.45 and 16,676.70 is: 25,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.30 : 25,452.45 = 16,676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.30/25,452.45 = 16,676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.30x = 25,452.45 × 16,676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.30x = 424,462,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,462,872.92/16,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.05

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