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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.40, 25,212.60 and 16,443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.40, 25,212.60 and 16,443.90 is: 24,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.40 : 25,212.60 = 16,443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.40/25,212.60 = 16,443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.40x = 25,212.60 × 16,443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.40x = 414,593,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,593,473.14/16,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,665.85

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