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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.80, 25,230.30 and 16,461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.80, 25,230.30 and 16,461.80 is: 24,655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.80 : 25,230.30 = 16,461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.80/25,230.30 = 16,461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.80x = 25,230.30 × 16,461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.80x = 415,336,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,336,152.54/16,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.18

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