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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.35, 24,306.53 and 10,367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.35, 24,306.53 and 10,367.55 is: 15,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.35 : 24,306.53 = 10,367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.35/24,306.53 = 10,367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.35x = 24,306.53 × 10,367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.35x = 251,999,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,999,165.10/16,204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.33

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