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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.60, 25,042.25 and 16,643.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.60, 25,042.25 and 16,643.71 is: 24,818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.60 : 25,042.25 = 16,643.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.60/25,042.25 = 16,643.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.60x = 25,042.25 × 16,643.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.60x = 416,795,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,795,800.92/16,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,818.72

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