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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.20, 25,019.10 and 16,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.20, 25,019.10 and 16,141.80 is: 24,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.20 : 25,019.10 = 16,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.20/25,019.10 = 16,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.20x = 25,019.10 × 16,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.20x = 403,853,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,853,308.38/16,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,240.60

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