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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.20, 24,346.80 and 10,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.20, 24,346.80 and 10,399.20 is: 15,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.20 : 24,346.80 = 10,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.20/24,346.80 = 10,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.20x = 24,346.80 × 10,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.20x = 253,187,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,187,242.56/16,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.80

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