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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.48, 25,241.22 and 16,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.48, 25,241.22 and 16,803.18 is: 25,204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.48 : 25,241.22 = 16,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.48/25,241.22 = 16,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.48x = 25,241.22 × 16,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.48x = 424,132,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,132,763.08/16,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.77

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