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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.61, 24,272.39 and 10,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.61, 24,272.39 and 10,252.68 is: 15,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.61 : 24,272.39 = 10,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.61/24,272.39 = 10,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.61x = 24,272.39 × 10,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.61x = 248,856,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,856,982.12/16,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.15

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