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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.99, 24,720.45 and 16,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.99, 24,720.45 and 16,340.25 is: 24,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.99 : 24,720.45 = 16,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.99/24,720.45 = 16,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.99x = 24,720.45 × 16,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.99x = 403,938,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,938,333.11/16,473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.76

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