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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.32, 24,341.82 and 10,324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.32, 24,341.82 and 10,324.42 is: 15,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.32 : 24,341.82 = 10,324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.32/24,341.82 = 10,324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.32x = 24,341.82 × 10,324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.32x = 251,315,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,315,173.24/16,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.26

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