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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.60, 24,203.40 and 16,082.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.60, 24,203.40 and 16,082.76 is: 23,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.60 : 24,203.40 = 16,082.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.60/24,203.40 = 16,082.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.60x = 24,203.40 × 16,082.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.60x = 389,257,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,257,473.38/16,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.94

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