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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.90, 24,240.24 and 16,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.90, 24,240.24 and 16,811.90 is: 24,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.90 : 24,240.24 = 16,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.90/24,240.24 = 16,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.90x = 24,240.24 × 16,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.90x = 407,524,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,524,490.86/16,811.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,240.24

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