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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.96, 25,302.32 and 16,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.96, 25,302.32 and 16,469.08 is: 24,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.96 : 25,302.32 = 16,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.96/25,302.32 = 16,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.96x = 25,302.32 × 16,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.96x = 416,705,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,705,932.27/16,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.82

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