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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,686.54, 25,029.18 and 16,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,686.54, 25,029.18 and 16,268.04 is: 24,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,686.54 : 25,029.18 = 16,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,686.54/25,029.18 = 16,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,686.54x = 25,029.18 × 16,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,686.54x = 407,175,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,175,701.41/16,686.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.45

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