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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.80, 25,283.70 and 16,491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.80, 25,283.70 and 16,491.30 is: 24,736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.80 : 25,283.70 = 16,491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.80/25,283.70 = 16,491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.80x = 25,283.70 × 16,491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.80x = 416,961,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,961,081.81/16,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.95

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