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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.73, 25,032.01 and 16,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.73, 25,032.01 and 16,494.92 is: 24,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.73 : 25,032.01 = 16,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.73/25,032.01 = 16,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.73x = 25,032.01 × 16,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.73x = 412,900,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,900,835.99/16,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.85

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