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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.60, 25,072.30 and 16,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.60, 25,072.30 and 16,448.20 is: 24,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.60 : 25,072.30 = 16,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.60/25,072.30 = 16,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.60x = 25,072.30 × 16,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.60x = 412,394,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,394,204.86/16,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.60

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