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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.94, 25,093.05 and 16,340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.94, 25,093.05 and 16,340.38 is: 24,527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.94 : 25,093.05 = 16,340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.94/25,093.05 = 16,340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.94x = 25,093.05 × 16,340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.94x = 410,029,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,029,972.36/16,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.81

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