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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.64, 24,334.44 and 10,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.64, 24,334.44 and 10,372.33 is: 15,536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.64 : 24,334.44 = 10,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.64/24,334.44 = 10,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.64x = 24,334.44 × 10,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.64x = 252,404,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,404,842.05/16,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.77

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