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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.80, 25,297.20 and 16,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.80, 25,297.20 and 16,540.80 is: 24,811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.80 : 25,297.20 = 16,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.80/25,297.20 = 16,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.80x = 25,297.20 × 16,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.80x = 418,435,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,435,925.76/16,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,811.20

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