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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,787.67, 25,039.02 and 16,492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,787.67, 25,039.02 and 16,492.47 is: 24,598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,787.67 : 25,039.02 = 16,492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,787.67/25,039.02 = 16,492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,787.67x = 25,039.02 × 16,492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,787.67x = 412,955,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,955,286.18/16,787.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.73

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