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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.48, 24,236.90 and 10,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.48, 24,236.90 and 10,322.32 is: 15,459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.48 : 24,236.90 = 10,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.48/24,236.90 = 10,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.48x = 24,236.90 × 10,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.48x = 250,181,037.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,181,037.61/16,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.04

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