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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.24, 25,019.89 and 16,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.24, 25,019.89 and 16,251.65 is: 24,185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.24 : 25,019.89 = 16,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.24/25,019.89 = 16,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.24x = 25,019.89 × 16,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.24x = 406,614,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,614,458.60/16,812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.62

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