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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.67, 24,530.90 and 16,062.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.67, 24,530.90 and 16,062.49 is: 23,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.67 : 24,530.90 = 16,062.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.67/24,530.90 = 16,062.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.67x = 24,530.90 × 16,062.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.67x = 394,027,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,027,335.94/16,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.62

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