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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.94, 25,090.05 and 16,338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.94, 25,090.05 and 16,338.38 is: 24,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.94 : 25,090.05 = 16,338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.94/25,090.05 = 16,338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.94x = 25,090.05 × 16,338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.94x = 409,930,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,930,771.12/16,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.81

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