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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.09, 24,272.91 and 10,267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.09, 24,272.91 and 10,267.95 is: 15,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.09 : 24,272.91 = 10,267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.09/24,272.91 = 10,267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.09x = 24,272.91 × 10,267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.09x = 249,233,026.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,233,026.23/16,209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.13

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