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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.64, 24,476.94 and 16,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.64, 24,476.94 and 16,185.92 is: 24,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.64 : 24,476.94 = 16,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.64/24,476.94 = 16,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.64x = 24,476.94 × 16,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.64x = 396,181,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,181,792.68/16,308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.75

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