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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.23, 25,350.39 and 16,385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.23, 25,350.39 and 16,385.85 is: 24,481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.23 : 25,350.39 = 16,385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.23/25,350.39 = 16,385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.23x = 25,350.39 × 16,385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.23x = 415,387,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,387,687.98/16,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.77

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