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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.80, 25,042.20 and 16,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.80, 25,042.20 and 16,579.60 is: 24,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.80 : 25,042.20 = 16,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.80/25,042.20 = 16,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.80x = 25,042.20 × 16,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.80x = 415,189,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,189,659.12/16,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.40

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