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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.24, 25,004.95 and 16,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.24, 25,004.95 and 16,358.92 is: 24,669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.24 : 25,004.95 = 16,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.24/25,004.95 = 16,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.24x = 25,004.95 × 16,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.24x = 409,053,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,053,976.65/16,581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.69

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