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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.40, 25,277.10 and 16,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.40, 25,277.10 and 16,419.40 is: 24,629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.40 : 25,277.10 = 16,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.40/25,277.10 = 16,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.40x = 25,277.10 × 16,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.40x = 415,034,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,034,815.74/16,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.10

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