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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.24, 25,021.38 and 16,252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.24, 25,021.38 and 16,252.65 is: 24,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.24 : 25,021.38 = 16,252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.24/25,021.38 = 16,252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.24x = 25,021.38 × 16,252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.24x = 406,663,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,663,731.66/16,813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,187.11

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