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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.49, 24,297.98 and 10,299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.49, 24,297.98 and 10,299.96 is: 15,426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.49 : 24,297.98 = 10,299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.49/24,297.98 = 10,299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.49x = 24,297.98 × 10,299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.49x = 250,268,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,268,170.58/16,223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,426.28

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