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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.64, 25,180.08 and 16,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.64, 25,180.08 and 16,229.44 is: 24,306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.64 : 25,180.08 = 16,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.64/25,180.08 = 16,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.64x = 25,180.08 × 16,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.64x = 408,658,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,658,597.56/16,812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.63

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