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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.62, 24,288.86 and 10,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.62, 24,288.86 and 10,263.72 is: 15,392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.62 : 24,288.86 = 10,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.62/24,288.86 = 10,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.62x = 24,288.86 × 10,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.62x = 249,294,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,294,058.16/16,195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.68

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