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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.79, 24,859.04 and 16,067.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.79, 24,859.04 and 16,067.91 is: 23,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.79 : 24,859.04 = 16,067.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.79/24,859.04 = 16,067.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.79x = 24,859.04 × 16,067.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.79x = 399,432,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,432,817.41/16,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,987.38

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