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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.36, 24,275.02 and 10,254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.36, 24,275.02 and 10,254.43 is: 15,378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.36 : 24,275.02 = 10,254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.36/24,275.02 = 10,254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.36x = 24,275.02 × 10,254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.36x = 248,926,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,926,493.34/16,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,378.78

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