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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.48, 24,404.40 and 16,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.48, 24,404.40 and 16,002.40 is: 24,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.48 : 24,404.40 = 16,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.48/24,404.40 = 16,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.48x = 24,404.40 × 16,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.48x = 390,528,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,528,970.56/16,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.16

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