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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.70, 25,496.55 and 16,652.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.70, 25,496.55 and 16,652.10 is: 24,978.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.70 : 25,496.55 = 16,652.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.70/25,496.55 = 16,652.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.70x = 25,496.55 × 16,652.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.70x = 424,571,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,571,100.26/16,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.15

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