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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.80, 24,893.80 and 16,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.80, 24,893.80 and 16,457.20 is: 24,699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.80 : 24,893.80 = 16,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.80/24,893.80 = 16,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.80x = 24,893.80 × 16,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.80x = 409,682,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,682,245.36/16,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.29

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