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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.69, 24,331.99 and 16,108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.69, 24,331.99 and 16,108.34 is: 24,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.69 : 24,331.99 = 16,108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.69/24,331.99 = 16,108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.69x = 24,331.99 × 16,108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.69x = 391,947,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,947,866.27/16,217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.93

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