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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.75, 25,322.08 and 16,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.75, 25,322.08 and 16,553.15 is: 24,678.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.75 : 25,322.08 = 16,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.75/25,322.08 = 16,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.75x = 25,322.08 × 16,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.75x = 419,160,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,160,188.55/16,984.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.62

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