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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,616.60, 24,924.90 and 16,616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,616.60, 24,924.90 and 16,616.60 is: 24,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,616.60 : 24,924.90 = 16,616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,616.60/24,924.90 = 16,616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,616.60x = 24,924.90 × 16,616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,616.60x = 414,167,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,167,093.34/16,616.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.90

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