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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.01, 24,356.95 and 10,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.01, 24,356.95 and 10,681.44 is: 16,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.01 : 24,356.95 = 10,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.01/24,356.95 = 10,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.01x = 24,356.95 × 10,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.01x = 260,167,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,167,447.56/16,245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.23

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