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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.60, 25,357.68 and 16,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.60, 25,357.68 and 16,275.60 is: 24,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.60 : 25,357.68 = 16,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.60/25,357.68 = 16,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.60x = 25,357.68 × 16,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.60x = 412,711,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,711,456.61/16,923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.74

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