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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.40, 25,337.10 and 16,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.40, 25,337.10 and 16,459.40 is: 24,689.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.40 : 25,337.10 = 16,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.40/25,337.10 = 16,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.40x = 25,337.10 × 16,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.40x = 417,033,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,033,463.74/16,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.10

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