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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.99, 24,337.26 and 10,625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.99, 24,337.26 and 10,625.43 is: 15,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.99 : 24,337.26 = 10,625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.99/24,337.26 = 10,625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.99x = 24,337.26 × 10,625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.99x = 258,593,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,593,852.52/16,236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.22

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