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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.19, 24,728.39 and 16,223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.19, 24,728.39 and 16,223.15 is: 24,358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.19 : 24,728.39 = 16,223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.19/24,728.39 = 16,223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.19x = 24,728.39 × 16,223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.19x = 401,172,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,172,421.77/16,469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,358.96

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