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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.60, 24,350.40 and 10,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.60, 24,350.40 and 10,372.80 is: 15,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.60 : 24,350.40 = 10,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.60/24,350.40 = 10,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.60x = 24,350.40 × 10,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.60x = 252,581,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,581,829.12/16,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.20

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