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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.64, 24,332.94 and 10,371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.64, 24,332.94 and 10,371.33 is: 15,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.64 : 24,332.94 = 10,371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.64/24,332.94 = 10,371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.64x = 24,332.94 × 10,371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.64x = 252,364,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,364,950.61/16,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.28

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