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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.60, 25,278.90 and 16,593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.60, 25,278.90 and 16,593.40 is: 24,890.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.60 : 25,278.90 = 16,593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.60/25,278.90 = 16,593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.60x = 25,278.90 × 16,593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.60x = 419,462,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,462,899.26/16,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.10

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