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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.95, 25,447.40 and 16,750.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.95, 25,447.40 and 16,750.85 is: 25,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.95 : 25,447.40 = 16,750.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.95/25,447.40 = 16,750.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.95x = 25,447.40 × 16,750.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.95x = 426,265,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,265,560.15/16,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.52

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