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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.60, 25,129.80 and 16,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.60, 25,129.80 and 16,074.80 is: 24,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.60 : 25,129.80 = 16,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.60/25,129.80 = 16,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.60x = 25,129.80 × 16,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.60x = 403,956,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,956,509.04/16,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.10

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