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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.64, 24,171.58 and 16,179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.64, 24,171.58 and 16,179.65 is: 24,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.64 : 24,171.58 = 16,179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.64/24,171.58 = 16,179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.64x = 24,171.58 × 16,179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.64x = 391,087,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,087,704.35/16,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.37

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