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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.90, 24,145.35 and 16,096.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.90, 24,145.35 and 16,096.90 is: 24,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.90 : 24,145.35 = 16,096.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.90/24,145.35 = 16,096.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.90x = 24,145.35 × 16,096.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.90x = 388,665,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,665,284.42/16,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.35

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