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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.64, 24,341.94 and 10,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.64, 24,341.94 and 10,377.36 is: 15,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.64 : 24,341.94 = 10,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.64/24,341.94 = 10,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.64x = 24,341.94 × 10,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.64x = 252,605,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,605,074.48/16,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.32

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