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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.48, 25,169.94 and 16,671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.48, 25,169.94 and 16,671.42 is: 24,896.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.48 : 25,169.94 = 16,671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.48/25,169.94 = 16,671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.48x = 25,169.94 × 16,671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.48x = 419,618,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,618,641.11/16,854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,896.56

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