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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.52, 25,293.54 and 16,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.52, 25,293.54 and 16,173.08 is: 24,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.52 : 25,293.54 = 16,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.52/25,293.54 = 16,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.52x = 25,293.54 × 16,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.52x = 409,074,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,074,445.90/16,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.76

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