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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.64, 24,430.62 and 16,198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.64, 24,430.62 and 16,198.76 is: 24,318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.64 : 24,430.62 = 16,198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.64/24,430.62 = 16,198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.64x = 24,430.62 × 16,198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.64x = 395,745,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,745,750.03/16,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,318.21

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