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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.40, 25,068.60 and 16,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.40, 25,068.60 and 16,615.20 is: 24,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.40 : 25,068.60 = 16,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.40/25,068.60 = 16,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.40x = 25,068.60 × 16,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.40x = 416,519,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,519,802.72/16,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.80

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