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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.76, 24,770.62 and 16,141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.76, 24,770.62 and 16,141.98 is: 24,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.76 : 24,770.62 = 16,141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.76/24,770.62 = 16,141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.76x = 24,770.62 × 16,141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.76x = 399,846,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,846,852.63/16,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,055.63

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