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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.60, 25,216.80 and 16,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.60, 25,216.80 and 16,849.60 is: 25,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.60 : 25,216.80 = 16,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.60/25,216.80 = 16,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.60x = 25,216.80 × 16,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.60x = 424,892,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,892,993.28/16,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.80

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