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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.92, 25,265.94 and 16,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.92, 25,265.94 and 16,437.96 is: 24,657.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.92 : 25,265.94 = 16,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.92/25,265.94 = 16,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.92x = 25,265.94 × 16,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.92x = 415,320,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,320,511.08/16,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.00

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