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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.10, 24,320.90 and 16,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.10, 24,320.90 and 16,239.90 is: 24,176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.10 : 24,320.90 = 16,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.10/24,320.90 = 16,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.10x = 24,320.90 × 16,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.10x = 394,968,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,968,902.71/16,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.19

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