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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.77, 25,035.78 and 16,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.77, 25,035.78 and 16,302.30 is: 24,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.77 : 25,035.78 = 16,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.77/25,035.78 = 16,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.77x = 25,035.78 × 16,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.77x = 408,140,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,140,796.29/16,678.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,470.68

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