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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.98, 24,896.59 and 16,092.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.98, 24,896.59 and 16,092.97 is: 24,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.98 : 24,896.59 = 16,092.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.98/24,896.59 = 16,092.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.98x = 24,896.59 × 16,092.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.98x = 400,660,075.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,660,075.97/16,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.74

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