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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.15, 24,526.96 and 16,098.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.15, 24,526.96 and 16,098.42 is: 24,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.15 : 24,526.96 = 16,098.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.15/24,526.96 = 16,098.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.15x = 24,526.96 × 16,098.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.15x = 394,845,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,845,263.16/16,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,175.95

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