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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.20, 25,439.70 and 16,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.20, 25,439.70 and 16,506.20 is: 24,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.20 : 25,439.70 = 16,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.20/25,439.70 = 16,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.20x = 25,439.70 × 16,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.20x = 419,912,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,912,776.14/16,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.09

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