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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.60, 25,417.56 and 16,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.60, 25,417.56 and 16,315.60 is: 24,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.60 : 25,417.56 = 16,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.60/25,417.56 = 16,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.60x = 25,417.56 × 16,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.60x = 414,702,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,702,741.94/16,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,446.62

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