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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.70, 24,362.29 and 10,696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.70, 24,362.29 and 10,696.46 is: 16,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.70 : 24,362.29 = 10,696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.70/24,362.29 = 10,696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.70x = 24,362.29 × 10,696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.70x = 260,590,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,590,260.49/16,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.18

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