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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.64, 25,178.58 and 16,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.64, 25,178.58 and 16,228.44 is: 24,305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.64 : 25,178.58 = 16,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.64/25,178.58 = 16,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.64x = 25,178.58 × 16,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.64x = 408,609,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,609,074.82/16,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,305.13

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