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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.98, 24,385.35 and 10,398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.98, 24,385.35 and 10,398.98 is: 15,623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.98 : 24,385.35 = 10,398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.98/24,385.35 = 10,398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.98x = 24,385.35 × 10,398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.98x = 253,582,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,582,766.94/16,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.38

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