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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.20, 25,424.70 and 16,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.20, 25,424.70 and 16,496.20 is: 24,697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.20 : 25,424.70 = 16,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.20/25,424.70 = 16,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.20x = 25,424.70 × 16,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.20x = 419,410,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,410,936.14/16,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.09

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