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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.38, 24,390.68 and 16,130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.38, 24,390.68 and 16,130.45 is: 24,204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.38 : 24,390.68 = 16,130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.38/24,390.68 = 16,130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.38x = 24,390.68 × 16,130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.38x = 393,432,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,432,441.60/16,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,204.71

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