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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.44, 25,092.30 and 16,339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.44, 25,092.30 and 16,339.88 is: 24,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.44 : 25,092.30 = 16,339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.44/25,092.30 = 16,339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.44x = 25,092.30 × 16,339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.44x = 410,005,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,005,170.92/16,716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.06

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