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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.62, 24,387.78 and 10,400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.62, 24,387.78 and 10,400.62 is: 15,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.62 : 24,387.78 = 10,400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.62/24,387.78 = 10,400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.62x = 24,387.78 × 10,400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.62x = 253,648,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,648,032.42/16,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.82

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