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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.70, 25,372.05 and 16,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.70, 25,372.05 and 16,266.70 is: 24,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.70 : 25,372.05 = 16,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.70/25,372.05 = 16,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.70x = 25,372.05 × 16,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.70x = 412,719,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,719,525.74/16,914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.05

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