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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.20, 24,887.70 and 16,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.20, 24,887.70 and 16,138.20 is: 24,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.20 : 24,887.70 = 16,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.20/24,887.70 = 16,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.20x = 24,887.70 × 16,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.20x = 401,642,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,642,680.14/16,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.12

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