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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.44, 24,227.72 and 10,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.44, 24,227.72 and 10,350.60 is: 15,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.44 : 24,227.72 = 10,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.44/24,227.72 = 10,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.44x = 24,227.72 × 10,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.44x = 250,771,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,771,438.63/16,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.34

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