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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.46, 25,289.66 and 16,460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.46, 25,289.66 and 16,460.58 is: 24,521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.46 : 25,289.66 = 16,460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.46/25,289.66 = 16,460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.46x = 25,289.66 × 16,460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.46x = 416,282,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,282,389.30/16,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.15

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