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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,915.80, 25,373.70 and 16,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,915.80, 25,373.70 and 16,008.60 is: 24,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,915.80 : 25,373.70 = 16,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,915.80/25,373.70 = 16,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,915.80x = 25,373.70 × 16,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,915.80x = 406,197,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,197,413.82/16,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.90

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