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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.40, 25,064.10 and 16,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.40, 25,064.10 and 16,277.40 is: 24,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.40 : 25,064.10 = 16,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.40/25,064.10 = 16,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.40x = 25,064.10 × 16,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.40x = 407,978,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,978,381.34/16,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.10

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