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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.20, 25,444.20 and 16,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.20, 25,444.20 and 16,509.20 is: 24,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.20 : 25,444.20 = 16,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.20/25,444.20 = 16,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.20x = 25,444.20 × 16,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.20x = 420,063,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,063,386.64/16,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.59

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