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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.64, 24,368.70 and 10,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.64, 24,368.70 and 10,975.56 is: 16,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.64 : 24,368.70 = 10,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.64/24,368.70 = 10,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.64x = 24,368.70 × 10,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.64x = 267,460,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,460,128.97/16,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,455.40

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