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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.46, 24,268.41 and 10,343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.46, 24,268.41 and 10,343.30 is: 15,490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.46 : 24,268.41 = 10,343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.46/24,268.41 = 10,343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.46x = 24,268.41 × 10,343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.46x = 251,015,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,015,323.81/16,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.51

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