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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.70, 25,364.52 and 16,028.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.70, 25,364.52 and 16,028.27 is: 24,070.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.70 : 25,364.52 = 16,028.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.70/25,364.52 = 16,028.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.70x = 25,364.52 × 16,028.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.70x = 406,549,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,549,374.98/16,889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,070.85

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