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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.80, 24,347.70 and 16,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.80, 24,347.70 and 16,129.40 is: 24,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.80 : 24,347.70 = 16,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.80/24,347.70 = 16,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.80x = 24,347.70 × 16,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.80x = 392,713,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,713,792.38/16,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.10

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