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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.96, 25,339.98 and 16,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.96, 25,339.98 and 16,069.28 is: 24,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.96 : 25,339.98 = 16,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.96/25,339.98 = 16,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.96x = 25,339.98 × 16,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.96x = 407,195,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,195,233.81/16,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.60

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