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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.48, 24,377.10 and 10,393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.48, 24,377.10 and 10,393.48 is: 15,615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.48 : 24,377.10 = 10,393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.48/24,377.10 = 10,393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.48x = 24,377.10 × 10,393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.48x = 253,362,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,362,901.31/16,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.13

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