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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.95, 25,849.30 and 16,828.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.95, 25,849.30 and 16,828.37 is: 25,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.95 : 25,849.30 = 16,828.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.95/25,849.30 = 16,828.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.95x = 25,849.30 × 16,828.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.95x = 435,001,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,001,455.39/17,381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,026.05

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