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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.60, 25,049.80 and 16,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.60, 25,049.80 and 16,433.20 is: 24,656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.60 : 25,049.80 = 16,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.60/25,049.80 = 16,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.60x = 25,049.80 × 16,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.60x = 411,648,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,648,373.36/16,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.10

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