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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.42, 25,340.45 and 16,345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.42, 25,340.45 and 16,345.80 is: 24,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.42 : 25,340.45 = 16,345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.42/25,340.45 = 16,345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.42x = 25,340.45 × 16,345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.42x = 414,209,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,209,845.88/16,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.85

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