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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.08, 24,346.99 and 10,646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.08, 24,346.99 and 10,646.29 is: 15,939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.08 : 24,346.99 = 10,646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.08/24,346.99 = 10,646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.08x = 24,346.99 × 10,646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.08x = 259,205,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,205,116.17/16,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,939.24

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