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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.27, 24,365.48 and 10,313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.27, 24,365.48 and 10,313.91 is: 15,476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.27 : 24,365.48 = 10,313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.27/24,365.48 = 10,313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.27x = 24,365.48 × 10,313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.27x = 251,303,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,303,316.26/16,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.94

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