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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.10, 25,362.92 and 16,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.10, 25,362.92 and 16,279.10 is: 24,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.10 : 25,362.92 = 16,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.10/25,362.92 = 16,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.10x = 25,362.92 × 16,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.10x = 412,885,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,885,510.97/16,927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.98

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