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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.42, 25,262.19 and 16,435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.42, 25,262.19 and 16,435.46 is: 24,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.42 : 25,262.19 = 16,435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.42/25,262.19 = 16,435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.42x = 25,262.19 × 16,435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.42x = 415,195,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,195,713.26/16,841.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.25

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