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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.96, 24,889.38 and 16,431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.96, 24,889.38 and 16,431.19 is: 24,625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.96 : 24,889.38 = 16,431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.96/24,889.38 = 16,431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.96x = 24,889.38 × 16,431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.96x = 408,962,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,962,007.92/16,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.94

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