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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.22, 24,303.51 and 10,395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.22, 24,303.51 and 10,395.93 is: 15,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.22 : 24,303.51 = 10,395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.22/24,303.51 = 10,395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.22x = 24,303.51 × 10,395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.22x = 252,657,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,657,588.71/16,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.31

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