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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.65, 24,378.98 and 10,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.65, 24,378.98 and 10,675.80 is: 16,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.65 : 24,378.98 = 10,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.65/24,378.98 = 10,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.65x = 24,378.98 × 10,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.65x = 260,265,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,265,061.31/16,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.70

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