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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.88, 25,346.30 and 16,021.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.88, 25,346.30 and 16,021.67 is: 24,044.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.88 : 25,346.30 = 16,021.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.88/25,346.30 = 16,021.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.88x = 25,346.30 × 16,021.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.88x = 406,089,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,089,974.21/16,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.82

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