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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.56, 25,244.64 and 16,170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.56, 25,244.64 and 16,170.87 is: 24,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.56 : 25,244.64 = 16,170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.56/25,244.64 = 16,170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.56x = 25,244.64 × 16,170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.56x = 408,227,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,227,791.64/16,728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.05

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