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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.15, 24,471.68 and 16,182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.15, 24,471.68 and 16,182.42 is: 24,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.15 : 24,471.68 = 16,182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.15/24,471.68 = 16,182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.15x = 24,471.68 × 16,182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.15x = 396,010,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,010,922.95/16,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.47

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