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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.60, 25,301.40 and 16,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.60, 25,301.40 and 16,608.40 is: 24,912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.60 : 25,301.40 = 16,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.60/25,301.40 = 16,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.60x = 25,301.40 × 16,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.60x = 420,215,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,215,771.76/16,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.60

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