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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.70, 25,244.55 and 16,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.70, 25,244.55 and 16,023.30 is: 24,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.70 : 25,244.55 = 16,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.70/25,244.55 = 16,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.70x = 25,244.55 × 16,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.70x = 404,500,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,500,998.02/16,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.95

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