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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.39, 24,082.76 and 16,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.39, 24,082.76 and 16,001.76 is: 23,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.39 : 24,082.76 = 16,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.39/24,082.76 = 16,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.39x = 24,082.76 × 16,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.39x = 385,366,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,366,465.65/16,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,862.60

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