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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.40, 24,836.09 and 16,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.40, 24,836.09 and 16,427.80 is: 24,402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.40 : 24,836.09 = 16,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.40/24,836.09 = 16,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.40x = 24,836.09 × 16,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.40x = 408,002,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,002,319.30/16,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.93

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