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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.56, 24,982.80 and 16,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.56, 24,982.80 and 16,262.32 is: 24,371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.56 : 24,982.80 = 16,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.56/24,982.80 = 16,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.56x = 24,982.80 × 16,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.56x = 406,278,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,278,288.10/16,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.00

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