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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,939.20, 25,384.08 and 16,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,939.20, 25,384.08 and 16,004.40 is: 23,983.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,939.20 : 25,384.08 = 16,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,939.20/25,384.08 = 16,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,939.20x = 25,384.08 × 16,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,939.20x = 406,256,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,256,969.95/16,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.24

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