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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.57, 25,504.87 and 16,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.57, 25,504.87 and 16,031.40 is: 24,086.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.57 : 25,504.87 = 16,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.57/25,504.87 = 16,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.57x = 25,504.87 × 16,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.57x = 408,878,772.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,878,772.92/16,975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.31

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