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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.20, 25,122.60 and 16,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.20, 25,122.60 and 16,210.80 is: 24,344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.20 : 25,122.60 = 16,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.20/25,122.60 = 16,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.20x = 25,122.60 × 16,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.20x = 407,257,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,257,444.08/16,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,344.11

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