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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.60, 25,364.40 and 16,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.60, 25,364.40 and 16,064.80 is: 24,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.60 : 25,364.40 = 16,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.60/25,364.40 = 16,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.60x = 25,364.40 × 16,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.60x = 407,474,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,474,013.12/16,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.20

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