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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.30, 24,352.80 and 10,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.30, 24,352.80 and 10,388.62 is: 15,575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.30 : 24,352.80 = 10,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.30/24,352.80 = 10,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.30x = 24,352.80 × 10,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.30x = 252,991,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,991,985.14/16,243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.16

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