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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.72, 24,951.39 and 16,571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.72, 24,951.39 and 16,571.64 is: 24,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.72 : 24,951.39 = 16,571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.72/24,951.39 = 16,571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.72x = 24,951.39 × 16,571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.72x = 413,485,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,485,452.58/16,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.27

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