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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,254, 87,395.58 and 16,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,254, 87,395.58 and 16,701 is: 25,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,254 : 87,395.58 = 16,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,254/87,395.58 = 16,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,254x = 87,395.58 × 16,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,254x = 1,459,593,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,593,581.58/58,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.68

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