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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.57, 25,503.37 and 16,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.57, 25,503.37 and 16,030.40 is: 24,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.57 : 25,503.37 = 16,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.57/25,503.37 = 16,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.57x = 25,503.37 × 16,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.57x = 408,829,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,829,054.86/16,974.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,084.80

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