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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.66, 23,051.26 and 16,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.66, 23,051.26 and 16,195.08 is: 22,187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.66 : 23,051.26 = 16,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.66/23,051.26 = 16,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.66x = 23,051.26 × 16,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.66x = 373,316,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,316,999.80/16,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.36

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