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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.48, 24,407.40 and 16,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.48, 24,407.40 and 16,004.40 is: 24,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.48 : 24,407.40 = 16,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.48/24,407.40 = 16,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.48x = 24,407.40 × 16,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.48x = 390,625,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,625,792.56/16,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.16

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