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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.40, 24,371.10 and 16,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.40, 24,371.10 and 16,093.80 is: 24,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.40 : 24,371.10 = 16,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.40/24,371.10 = 16,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.40x = 24,371.10 × 16,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.40x = 392,223,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,223,609.18/16,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.70

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