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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.64, 24,338.92 and 10,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.64, 24,338.92 and 10,375.32 is: 15,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.64 : 24,338.92 = 10,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.64/24,338.92 = 10,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.64x = 24,338.92 × 10,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.64x = 252,524,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,524,083.45/16,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.24

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