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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.60, 25,218.90 and 16,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.60, 25,218.90 and 16,006.20 is: 24,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.60 : 25,218.90 = 16,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.60/25,218.90 = 16,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.60x = 25,218.90 × 16,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.60x = 403,658,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,658,757.18/16,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.30

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