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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.68, 25,101.56 and 16,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.68, 25,101.56 and 16,091.52 is: 23,972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.68 : 25,101.56 = 16,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.68/25,101.56 = 16,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.68x = 25,101.56 × 16,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.68x = 403,922,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,922,254.77/16,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,972.10

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