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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.01, 25,381.90 and 16,564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.01, 25,381.90 and 16,564.14 is: 24,720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.01 : 25,381.90 = 16,564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.01/25,381.90 = 16,564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.01x = 25,381.90 × 16,564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.01x = 420,429,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,429,272.60/17,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.94

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