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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.51, 25,382.64 and 16,564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.51, 25,382.64 and 16,564.64 is: 24,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.51 : 25,382.64 = 16,564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.51/25,382.64 = 16,564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.51x = 25,382.64 × 16,564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.51x = 420,454,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,454,293.85/17,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.68

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