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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.42, 25,268.19 and 16,439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.42, 25,268.19 and 16,439.46 is: 24,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.42 : 25,268.19 = 16,439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.42/25,268.19 = 16,439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.42x = 25,268.19 × 16,439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.42x = 415,395,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,395,398.78/16,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.25

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