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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.66, 24,517.20 and 16,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.66, 24,517.20 and 16,091.92 is: 24,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.66 : 24,517.20 = 16,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.66/24,517.20 = 16,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.66x = 24,517.20 × 16,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.66x = 394,528,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,528,821.02/16,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.18

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