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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.60, 25,043.40 and 16,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.60, 25,043.40 and 16,436.40 is: 24,654.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.60 : 25,043.40 = 16,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.60/25,043.40 = 16,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.60x = 25,043.40 × 16,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.60x = 411,623,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,623,339.76/16,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.60

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