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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.70, 25,232.55 and 16,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.70, 25,232.55 and 16,476.10 is: 24,714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.70 : 25,232.55 = 16,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.70/25,232.55 = 16,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.70x = 25,232.55 × 16,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.70x = 415,734,017.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,734,017.06/16,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.15

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