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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.54, 25,027.93 and 16,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.54, 25,027.93 and 16,297.06 is: 24,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.54 : 25,027.93 = 16,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.54/25,027.93 = 16,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.54x = 25,027.93 × 16,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.54x = 407,881,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,881,676.89/16,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.81

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