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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.70, 25,348.05 and 16,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.70, 25,348.05 and 16,250.70 is: 24,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.70 : 25,348.05 = 16,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.70/25,348.05 = 16,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.70x = 25,348.05 × 16,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.70x = 411,923,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,923,556.14/16,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,376.05

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