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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.11, 25,326.18 and 16,162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.11, 25,326.18 and 16,162.59 is: 24,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.11 : 25,326.18 = 16,162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.11/25,326.18 = 16,162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.11x = 25,326.18 × 16,162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.11x = 409,336,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,336,663.61/16,999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,079.89

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