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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.28, 24,381.40 and 10,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.28, 24,381.40 and 10,697.80 is: 16,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.28 : 24,381.40 = 10,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.28/24,381.40 = 10,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.28x = 24,381.40 × 10,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.28x = 260,827,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,827,340.92/16,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,039.78

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