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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.76, 24,866.28 and 16,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.76, 24,866.28 and 16,167.12 is: 24,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.76 : 24,866.28 = 16,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.76/24,866.28 = 16,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.76x = 24,866.28 × 16,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.76x = 402,016,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,016,132.71/16,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.52

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