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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.64, 24,469.43 and 16,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.64, 24,469.43 and 16,180.92 is: 24,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.64 : 24,469.43 = 16,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.64/24,469.43 = 16,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.64x = 24,469.43 × 16,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.64x = 395,937,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,937,889.28/16,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,285.24

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