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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.52, 24,998.45 and 16,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.52, 24,998.45 and 16,161.16 is: 24,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.52 : 24,998.45 = 16,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.52/24,998.45 = 16,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.52x = 24,998.45 × 16,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.52x = 404,003,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,003,950.20/16,745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,126.09

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