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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.72, 25,306.38 and 16,149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.72, 25,306.38 and 16,149.22 is: 24,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.72 : 25,306.38 = 16,149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.72/25,306.38 = 16,149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.72x = 25,306.38 × 16,149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.72x = 408,678,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,678,298.02/16,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.11

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