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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.84, 24,252.48 and 16,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.84, 24,252.48 and 16,030.08 is: 24,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.84 : 24,252.48 = 16,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.84/24,252.48 = 16,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.84x = 24,252.48 × 16,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.84x = 388,769,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,769,194.60/16,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,054.76

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