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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.80, 25,357.20 and 16,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.80, 25,357.20 and 16,540.30 is: 24,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.80 : 25,357.20 = 16,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.80/25,357.20 = 16,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.80x = 25,357.20 × 16,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.80x = 419,415,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,415,695.16/16,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.45

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