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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.40, 24,573.60 and 16,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.40, 24,573.60 and 16,228.80 is: 24,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.40 : 24,573.60 = 16,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.40/24,573.60 = 16,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.40x = 24,573.60 × 16,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.40x = 398,800,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,800,039.68/16,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,343.20

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