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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.40, 24,366.24 and 16,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.40, 24,366.24 and 16,899.40 is: 24,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.40 : 24,366.24 = 16,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.40/24,366.24 = 16,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.40x = 24,366.24 × 16,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.40x = 411,774,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,774,836.26/16,899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.24

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