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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.20, 24,883.20 and 16,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.20, 24,883.20 and 16,459.20 is: 24,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.20 : 24,883.20 = 16,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.20/24,883.20 = 16,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.20x = 24,883.20 × 16,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.20x = 409,557,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,557,565.44/16,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.20

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