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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.20, 24,952.80 and 16,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.20, 24,952.80 and 16,462.40 is: 24,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.20 : 24,952.80 = 16,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.20/24,952.80 = 16,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.20x = 24,952.80 × 16,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.20x = 410,782,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,782,974.72/16,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.60

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