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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.78, 24,367.16 and 10,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.78, 24,367.16 and 10,688.28 is: 16,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.78 : 24,367.16 = 10,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.78/24,367.16 = 10,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.78x = 24,367.16 × 10,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.78x = 260,442,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,442,975.44/16,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,025.50

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