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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.96, 25,287.42 and 16,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.96, 25,287.42 and 16,459.08 is: 24,518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.96 : 25,287.42 = 16,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.96/25,287.42 = 16,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.96x = 25,287.42 × 16,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.96x = 416,207,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,207,668.77/16,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,518.92

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