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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.14, 24,347.19 and 10,380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.14, 24,347.19 and 10,380.86 is: 15,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.14 : 24,347.19 = 10,380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.14/24,347.19 = 10,380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.14x = 24,347.19 × 10,380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.14x = 252,744,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,744,770.78/16,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.56

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