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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.64, 24,335.94 and 10,373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.64, 24,335.94 and 10,373.33 is: 15,538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.64 : 24,335.94 = 10,373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.64/24,335.94 = 10,373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.64x = 24,335.94 × 10,373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.64x = 252,444,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,444,736.48/16,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.27

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