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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.64, 24,423.12 and 16,193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.64, 24,423.12 and 16,193.76 is: 24,310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.64 : 24,423.12 = 16,193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.64/24,423.12 = 16,193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.64x = 24,423.12 × 16,193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.64x = 395,502,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,502,143.73/16,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.71

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