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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.64, 24,347.94 and 10,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.64, 24,347.94 and 10,381.36 is: 15,550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.64 : 24,347.94 = 10,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.64/24,347.94 = 10,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.64x = 24,347.94 × 10,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.64x = 252,764,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,764,730.40/16,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.31

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