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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.56, 25,371.12 and 16,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.56, 25,371.12 and 16,565.92 is: 24,818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.56 : 25,371.12 = 16,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.56/25,371.12 = 16,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.56x = 25,371.12 × 16,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.56x = 420,295,944.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,295,944.23/16,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,818.83

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