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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.44, 25,150.68 and 16,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.44, 25,150.68 and 16,324.88 is: 24,451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.44 : 25,150.68 = 16,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.44/25,150.68 = 16,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.44x = 25,150.68 × 16,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.44x = 410,581,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,581,707.17/16,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.85

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