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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.50, 25,313.48 and 16,048.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.50, 25,313.48 and 16,048.96 is: 23,943.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.50 : 25,313.48 = 16,048.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.50/25,313.48 = 16,048.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.50x = 25,313.48 × 16,048.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.50x = 406,255,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,255,147.21/16,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.13

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