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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.48, 25,256.36 and 16,729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.48, 25,256.36 and 16,729.42 is: 24,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.48 : 25,256.36 = 16,729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.48/25,256.36 = 16,729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.48x = 25,256.36 × 16,729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.48x = 422,524,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,524,254.11/16,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.99

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