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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.08, 24,345.49 and 10,645.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.08, 24,345.49 and 10,645.29 is: 15,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.08 : 24,345.49 = 10,645.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.08/24,345.49 = 10,645.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.08x = 24,345.49 × 10,645.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.08x = 259,164,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,164,905.84/16,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,937.75

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