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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.97, 25,850.84 and 16,829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.97, 25,850.84 and 16,829.38 is: 25,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.97 : 25,850.84 = 16,829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.97/25,850.84 = 16,829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.97x = 25,850.84 × 16,829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.97x = 435,053,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,053,609.68/17,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.58

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