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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.40, 25,289.10 and 16,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.40, 25,289.10 and 16,373.40 is: 24,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.40 : 25,289.10 = 16,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.40/25,289.10 = 16,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.40x = 25,289.10 × 16,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.40x = 414,068,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,068,549.94/16,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.10

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