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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.80, 25,382.70 and 16,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.80, 25,382.70 and 16,630.20 is: 24,945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.80 : 25,382.70 = 16,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.80/25,382.70 = 16,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.80x = 25,382.70 × 16,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.80x = 422,119,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,119,377.54/16,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,945.30

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