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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.20, 25,049.70 and 16,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.20, 25,049.70 and 16,246.20 is: 24,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.20 : 25,049.70 = 16,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.20/25,049.70 = 16,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.20x = 25,049.70 × 16,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.20x = 406,962,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,962,436.14/16,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.11

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