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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.98, 24,346.98 and 10,303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.98, 24,346.98 and 10,303.74 is: 15,466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.98 : 24,346.98 = 10,303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.98/24,346.98 = 10,303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.98x = 24,346.98 × 10,303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.98x = 250,864,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,864,951.71/16,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.42

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