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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.80, 25,048.20 and 16,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.80, 25,048.20 and 16,583.60 is: 24,875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.80 : 25,048.20 = 16,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.80/25,048.20 = 16,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.80x = 25,048.20 × 16,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.80x = 415,389,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,389,329.52/16,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,875.40

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