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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.46, 25,048.51 and 16,270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.46, 25,048.51 and 16,270.86 is: 24,214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.46 : 25,048.51 = 16,270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.46/25,048.51 = 16,270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.46x = 25,048.51 × 16,270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.46x = 407,560,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,560,718.06/16,831.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.23

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