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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.14, 25,044.27 and 16,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.14, 25,044.27 and 16,524.46 is: 24,767.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.14 : 25,044.27 = 16,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.14/25,044.27 = 16,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.14x = 25,044.27 × 16,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.14x = 413,843,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,843,037.84/16,709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.46

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