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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.50, 24,369.75 and 10,440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.50, 24,369.75 and 10,440.01 is: 15,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.50 : 24,369.75 = 10,440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.50/24,369.75 = 10,440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.50x = 24,369.75 × 10,440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.50x = 254,420,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,420,381.50/16,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,660.02

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