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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.56, 24,358.64 and 10,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.56, 24,358.64 and 10,017.28 is: 15,043.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.56 : 24,358.64 = 10,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.56/24,358.64 = 10,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.56x = 24,358.64 × 10,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.56x = 244,007,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,007,267.21/16,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.09

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