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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.77, 25,031.28 and 16,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.77, 25,031.28 and 16,299.30 is: 24,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.77 : 25,031.28 = 16,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.77/25,031.28 = 16,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.77x = 25,031.28 × 16,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.77x = 407,992,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,992,342.10/16,675.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,466.18

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