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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.60, 25,094.40 and 16,470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.60, 25,094.40 and 16,470.40 is: 24,705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.60 : 25,094.40 = 16,470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.60/25,094.40 = 16,470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.60x = 25,094.40 × 16,470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.60x = 413,314,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,314,805.76/16,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.60

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