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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.62, 24,842.70 and 16,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.62, 24,842.70 and 16,537.32 is: 24,806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.62 : 24,842.70 = 16,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.62/24,842.70 = 16,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.62x = 24,842.70 × 16,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.62x = 410,831,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,831,679.56/16,561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.25

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