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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.46, 25,302.39 and 16,178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.46, 25,302.39 and 16,178.99 is: 24,295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.46 : 25,302.39 = 16,178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.46/25,302.39 = 16,178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.46x = 25,302.39 × 16,178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.46x = 409,366,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,366,988.27/16,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.55

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