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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.40, 25,415.70 and 16,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.40, 25,415.70 and 16,619.80 is: 24,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.40 : 25,415.70 = 16,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.40/25,415.70 = 16,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.40x = 25,415.70 × 16,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.40x = 422,403,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,403,850.86/16,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.46

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