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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.92, 25,262.94 and 16,435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.92, 25,262.94 and 16,435.96 is: 24,654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.92 : 25,262.94 = 16,435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.92/25,262.94 = 16,435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.92x = 25,262.94 × 16,435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.92x = 415,220,671.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,220,671.32/16,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.00

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