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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.60, 25,030.30 and 16,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.60, 25,030.30 and 16,420.20 is: 24,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.60 : 25,030.30 = 16,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.60/25,030.30 = 16,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.60x = 25,030.30 × 16,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.60x = 411,002,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,002,532.06/16,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.60

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