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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.60, 25,191.90 and 16,466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.60, 25,191.90 and 16,466.55 is: 24,699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.60 : 25,191.90 = 16,466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.60/25,191.90 = 16,466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.60x = 25,191.90 × 16,466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.60x = 414,823,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,823,680.95/16,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.83

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