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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.52, 24,354.36 and 10,390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.52, 24,354.36 and 10,390.32 is: 15,591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.52 : 24,354.36 = 10,390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.52/24,354.36 = 10,390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.52x = 24,354.36 × 10,390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.52x = 253,049,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,049,593.80/16,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,591.93

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