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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.10, 25,203.15 and 16,036.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.10, 25,203.15 and 16,036.65 is: 24,054.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.10 : 25,203.15 = 16,036.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.10/25,203.15 = 16,036.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.10x = 25,203.15 × 16,036.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.10x = 404,174,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,174,095.45/16,802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,054.98

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