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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.60, 25,404.06 and 16,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.60, 25,404.06 and 16,306.60 is: 24,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.60 : 25,404.06 = 16,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.60/25,404.06 = 16,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.60x = 25,404.06 × 16,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.60x = 414,253,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,253,844.80/16,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,433.12

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