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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.40, 25,217.10 and 16,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.40, 25,217.10 and 16,325.40 is: 24,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.40 : 25,217.10 = 16,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.40/25,217.10 = 16,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.40x = 25,217.10 × 16,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.40x = 411,679,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,679,244.34/16,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,488.10

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