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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.10, 24,306.15 and 10,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.10, 24,306.15 and 10,367.30 is: 15,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.10 : 24,306.15 = 10,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.10/24,306.15 = 10,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.10x = 24,306.15 × 10,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.10x = 251,989,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,989,148.90/16,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.95

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