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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.80, 25,015.20 and 16,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.80, 25,015.20 and 16,020.70 is: 24,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.80 : 25,015.20 = 16,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.80/25,015.20 = 16,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.80x = 25,015.20 × 16,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.80x = 400,761,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,761,014.64/16,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.05

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