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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.10, 25,248.15 and 16,832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.10, 25,248.15 and 16,832.10 is: 25,248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.10 : 25,248.15 = 16,832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.10/25,248.15 = 16,832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.10x = 25,248.15 × 16,832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.10x = 424,979,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,979,385.62/16,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.15

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