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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.26, 24,288.43 and 10,649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.26, 24,288.43 and 10,649.73 is: 15,953.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.26 : 24,288.43 = 10,649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.26/24,288.43 = 10,649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.26x = 24,288.43 × 10,649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.26x = 258,665,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,665,199.38/16,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,953.93

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