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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.60, 25,295.40 and 16,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.60, 25,295.40 and 16,604.40 is: 24,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.60 : 25,295.40 = 16,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.60/25,295.40 = 16,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.60x = 25,295.40 × 16,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.60x = 420,014,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,014,939.76/16,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.60

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