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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.80, 24,808.73 and 16,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.80, 24,808.73 and 16,230.60 is: 24,219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.80 : 24,808.73 = 16,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.80/24,808.73 = 16,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.80x = 24,808.73 × 16,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.80x = 402,660,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,660,573.14/16,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.02

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