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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.27, 25,029.03 and 16,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.27, 25,029.03 and 16,297.79 is: 24,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.27 : 25,029.03 = 16,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.27/25,029.03 = 16,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.27x = 25,029.03 × 16,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.27x = 407,917,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,917,749.70/16,674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.90

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