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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.20, 24,447.30 and 16,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.20, 24,447.30 and 16,125.40 is: 24,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.20 : 24,447.30 = 16,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.20/24,447.30 = 16,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.20x = 24,447.30 × 16,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.20x = 394,222,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,222,491.42/16,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.10

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