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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.47, 24,293.37 and 10,389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.47, 24,293.37 and 10,389.18 is: 15,552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.47 : 24,293.37 = 10,389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.47/24,293.37 = 10,389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.47x = 24,293.37 × 10,389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.47x = 252,388,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,388,193.74/16,228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.19

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