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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.98, 25,361.48 and 16,031.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.98, 25,361.48 and 16,031.77 is: 24,060.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.98 : 25,361.48 = 16,031.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.98/25,361.48 = 16,031.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.98x = 25,361.48 × 16,031.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.98x = 406,589,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,589,488.46/16,898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.00

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