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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.23, 25,250.22 and 16,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.23, 25,250.22 and 16,363.36 is: 24,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.23 : 25,250.22 = 16,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.23/25,250.22 = 16,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.23x = 25,250.22 × 16,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.23x = 413,178,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,178,439.94/16,862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.19

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