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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.36, 25,183.52 and 16,400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.36, 25,183.52 and 16,400.84 is: 24,618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.36 : 25,183.52 = 16,400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.36/25,183.52 = 16,400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.36x = 25,183.52 × 16,400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.36x = 413,030,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,030,800.15/16,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.35

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