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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.30, 25,274.03 and 16,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.30, 25,274.03 and 16,237.80 is: 24,362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.30 : 25,274.03 = 16,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.30/25,274.03 = 16,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.30x = 25,274.03 × 16,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.30x = 410,394,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,394,563.15/16,845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.56

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