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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,761.40, 24,994.04 and 16,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,761.40, 24,994.04 and 16,611.28 is: 24,770.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,761.40 : 24,994.04 = 16,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,761.40/24,994.04 = 16,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,761.40x = 24,994.04 × 16,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,761.40x = 415,182,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,182,996.77/16,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.19

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