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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.36, 24,796.94 and 16,148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.36, 24,796.94 and 16,148.72 is: 24,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.36 : 24,796.94 = 16,148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.36/24,796.94 = 16,148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.36x = 24,796.94 × 16,148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.36x = 400,438,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,438,682.68/16,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,015.24

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