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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.60, 25,127.40 and 16,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.60, 25,127.40 and 16,362.80 is: 24,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.60 : 25,127.40 = 16,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.60/25,127.40 = 16,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.60x = 25,127.40 × 16,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.60x = 411,154,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,154,620.72/16,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.20

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