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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.92, 24,324.80 and 10,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.92, 24,324.80 and 10,307.20 is: 15,451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.92 : 24,324.80 = 10,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.92/24,324.80 = 10,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.92x = 24,324.80 × 10,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.92x = 250,720,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,720,578.56/16,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.86

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