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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.20, 25,102.80 and 16,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.20, 25,102.80 and 16,562.40 is: 24,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.20 : 25,102.80 = 16,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.20/25,102.80 = 16,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.20x = 25,102.80 × 16,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.20x = 415,762,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,762,614.72/16,735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.60

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