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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.64, 24,467.93 and 16,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.64, 24,467.93 and 16,179.92 is: 24,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.64 : 24,467.93 = 16,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.64/24,467.93 = 16,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.64x = 24,467.93 × 16,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.64x = 395,889,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,889,149.97/16,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.74

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