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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.52, 24,996.95 and 16,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.52, 24,996.95 and 16,160.16 is: 24,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.52 : 24,996.95 = 16,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.52/24,996.95 = 16,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.52x = 24,996.95 × 16,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.52x = 403,954,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,954,735.34/16,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,124.59

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