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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.66, 24,932.12 and 16,569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.66, 24,932.12 and 16,569.77 is: 24,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.66 : 24,932.12 = 16,569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.66/24,932.12 = 16,569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.66x = 24,932.12 × 16,569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.66x = 413,119,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,119,410.78/16,719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.60

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