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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.40, 25,063.20 and 16,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.40, 25,063.20 and 16,384.80 is: 24,624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.40 : 25,063.20 = 16,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.40/25,063.20 = 16,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.40x = 25,063.20 × 16,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.40x = 410,655,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,655,519.36/16,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.95

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