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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.84, 24,304.08 and 10,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.84, 24,304.08 and 10,398.08 is: 15,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.84 : 24,304.08 = 10,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.84/24,304.08 = 10,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.84x = 24,304.08 × 10,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.84x = 252,715,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,715,768.17/16,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.30

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