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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.36, 24,246.96 and 10,275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.36, 24,246.96 and 10,275.40 is: 15,378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.36 : 24,246.96 = 10,275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.36/24,246.96 = 10,275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.36x = 24,246.96 × 10,275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.36x = 249,147,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,147,212.78/16,201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,378.17

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