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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.72, 25,041.46 and 16,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.72, 25,041.46 and 16,266.13 is: 24,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.72 : 25,041.46 = 16,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.72/25,041.46 = 16,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.72x = 25,041.46 × 16,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.72x = 407,327,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,327,589.87/16,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.20

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