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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.43, 24,831.83 and 16,038.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.43, 24,831.83 and 16,038.06 is: 23,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.43 : 24,831.83 = 16,038.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.43/24,831.83 = 16,038.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.43x = 24,831.83 × 16,038.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.43x = 398,254,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,254,299.26/16,619.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,963.17

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