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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.49, 24,339.51 and 10,626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.49, 24,339.51 and 10,626.93 is: 15,928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.49 : 24,339.51 = 10,626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.49/24,339.51 = 10,626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.49x = 24,339.51 × 10,626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.49x = 258,654,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,654,269.00/16,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.47

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