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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.05, 24,656.40 and 16,474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.05, 24,656.40 and 16,474.05 is: 24,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.05 : 24,656.40 = 16,474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.05/24,656.40 = 16,474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.05x = 24,656.40 × 16,474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.05x = 406,190,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,190,766.42/16,474.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.40

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