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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.95, 24,802.73 and 16,572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.95, 24,802.73 and 16,572.48 is: 24,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.95 : 24,802.73 = 16,572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.95/24,802.73 = 16,572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.95x = 24,802.73 × 16,572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.95x = 411,042,746.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,042,746.87/16,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.88

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