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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.46, 24,336.96 and 10,692.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.46, 24,336.96 and 10,692.07 is: 16,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.46 : 24,336.96 = 10,692.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.46/24,336.96 = 10,692.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.46x = 24,336.96 × 10,692.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.46x = 260,212,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,212,479.91/16,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.70

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