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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.60, 24,306.90 and 10,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.60, 24,306.90 and 10,367.80 is: 15,551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.60 : 24,306.90 = 10,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.60/24,306.90 = 10,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.60x = 24,306.90 × 10,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.60x = 252,009,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,009,077.82/16,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.70

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