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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,938.56, 25,377.12 and 16,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,938.56, 25,377.12 and 16,569.92 is: 24,824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938.56 : 25,377.12 = 16,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938.56/25,377.12 = 16,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938.56x = 25,377.12 × 16,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938.56x = 420,496,848.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,496,848.23/16,938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.83

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