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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.28, 23,384.85 and 16,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.28, 23,384.85 and 16,025 is: 22,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.28 : 23,384.85 = 16,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.28/23,384.85 = 16,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.28x = 23,384.85 × 16,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.28x = 374,742,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,742,221.25/16,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.29

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