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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.70, 24,325.05 and 10,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.70, 24,325.05 and 10,384.70 is: 15,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.70 : 24,325.05 = 10,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.70/24,325.05 = 10,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.70x = 24,325.05 × 10,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.70x = 252,608,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,608,346.74/16,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,577.05

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