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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.60, 24,332.40 and 16,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.60, 24,332.40 and 16,002.90 is: 24,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.60 : 24,332.40 = 16,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.60/24,332.40 = 16,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.60x = 24,332.40 × 16,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.60x = 389,388,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,388,963.96/16,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.35

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