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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,689.54, 25,033.68 and 16,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,689.54, 25,033.68 and 16,271.04 is: 24,405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689.54 : 25,033.68 = 16,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689.54/25,033.68 = 16,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689.54x = 25,033.68 × 16,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689.54x = 407,324,008.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,324,008.63/16,689.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.95

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