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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,185.36, 24,273.52 and 10,253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,185.36, 24,273.52 and 10,253.43 is: 15,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,185.36 : 24,273.52 = 10,253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,185.36/24,273.52 = 10,253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,185.36x = 24,273.52 × 10,253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,185.36x = 248,886,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,886,812.54/16,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.28

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