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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.80, 24,874.30 and 16,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.80, 24,874.30 and 16,444.20 is: 24,679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.80 : 24,874.30 = 16,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.80/24,874.30 = 16,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.80x = 24,874.30 × 16,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.80x = 409,037,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,037,964.06/16,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.79

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