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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.40, 25,352.10 and 16,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.40, 25,352.10 and 16,469.40 is: 24,704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.40 : 25,352.10 = 16,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.40/25,352.10 = 16,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.40x = 25,352.10 × 16,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.40x = 417,533,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,533,875.74/16,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.10

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