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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.40, 25,322.70 and 16,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.40, 25,322.70 and 16,557.80 is: 24,884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.40 : 25,322.70 = 16,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.40/25,322.70 = 16,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.40x = 25,322.70 × 16,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.40x = 419,288,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,288,202.06/16,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.46

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