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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.40, 24,879.60 and 16,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.40, 24,879.60 and 16,471.20 is: 24,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.40 : 24,879.60 = 16,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.40/24,879.60 = 16,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.40x = 24,879.60 × 16,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.40x = 409,796,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,796,867.52/16,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.80

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