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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.64, 24,677.10 and 16,089.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.64, 24,677.10 and 16,089.66 is: 24,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.64 : 24,677.10 = 16,089.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.64/24,677.10 = 16,089.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.64x = 24,677.10 × 16,089.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.64x = 397,046,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,046,148.79/16,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,002.83

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