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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.17, 25,484.51 and 16,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.17, 25,484.51 and 16,004.60 is: 24,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.17 : 25,484.51 = 16,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.17/25,484.51 = 16,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.17x = 25,484.51 × 16,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.17x = 407,869,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,869,301.33/16,963.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.40

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