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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.63, 25,240.20 and 16,167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.63, 25,240.20 and 16,167.93 is: 24,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.63 : 25,240.20 = 16,167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.63/25,240.20 = 16,167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.63x = 25,240.20 × 16,167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.63x = 408,081,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,081,786.79/16,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.59

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