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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.48, 24,375.60 and 10,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.48, 24,375.60 and 10,392.48 is: 15,613.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.48 : 24,375.60 = 10,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.48/24,375.60 = 10,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.48x = 24,375.60 × 10,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.48x = 253,322,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,322,935.49/16,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.62

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