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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.30, 24,912.55 and 16,469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.30, 24,912.55 and 16,469.70 is: 24,718.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.30 : 24,912.55 = 16,469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.30/24,912.55 = 16,469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.30x = 24,912.55 × 16,469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.30x = 410,302,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,302,224.74/16,599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.04

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