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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.57, 25,506.37 and 16,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.57, 25,506.37 and 16,032.40 is: 24,087.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.57 : 25,506.37 = 16,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.57/25,506.37 = 16,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.57x = 25,506.37 × 16,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.57x = 408,928,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,928,326.39/16,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,087.81

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