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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.20, 24,309.60 and 16,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.20, 24,309.60 and 16,235.20 is: 24,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.20 : 24,309.60 = 16,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.20/24,309.60 = 16,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.20x = 24,309.60 × 16,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.20x = 394,671,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,671,217.92/16,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.60

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