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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.40, 24,758.10 and 16,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.40, 24,758.10 and 16,019.40 is: 24,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.40 : 24,758.10 = 16,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.40/24,758.10 = 16,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.40x = 24,758.10 × 16,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.40x = 396,609,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,609,907.14/16,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.10

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