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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.40, 24,665.10 and 16,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.40, 24,665.10 and 16,443.40 is: 24,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.40 : 24,665.10 = 16,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.40/24,665.10 = 16,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.40x = 24,665.10 × 16,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.40x = 405,578,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,578,105.34/16,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,665.10

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