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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.98, 24,295.62 and 10,390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.98, 24,295.62 and 10,390.68 is: 15,554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.98 : 24,295.62 = 10,390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.98/24,295.62 = 10,390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.98x = 24,295.62 × 10,390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.98x = 252,448,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,448,012.82/16,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.43

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