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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.48, 25,242.72 and 16,804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.48, 25,242.72 and 16,804.18 is: 25,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.48 : 25,242.72 = 16,804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.48/25,242.72 = 16,804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.48x = 25,242.72 × 16,804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.48x = 424,183,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,183,210.57/16,828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.27

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