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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.12, 25,058.38 and 16,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.12, 25,058.38 and 16,277.50 is: 24,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.12 : 25,058.38 = 16,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.12/25,058.38 = 16,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.12x = 25,058.38 × 16,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.12x = 407,887,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,887,771.08/16,838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.06

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