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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.87, 24,930.42 and 16,115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.87, 24,930.42 and 16,115.79 is: 24,058.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.87 : 24,930.42 = 16,115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.87/24,930.42 = 16,115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.87x = 24,930.42 × 16,115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.87x = 401,773,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,773,413.33/16,699.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,058.48

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