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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.40, 25,272.60 and 16,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.40, 25,272.60 and 16,848.40 is: 25,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.40 : 25,272.60 = 16,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.40/25,272.60 = 16,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.40x = 25,272.60 × 16,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.40x = 425,802,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,802,873.84/16,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,272.60

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