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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.48, 24,432.64 and 10,430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.48, 24,432.64 and 10,430.48 is: 15,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.48 : 24,432.64 = 10,430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.48/24,432.64 = 10,430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.48x = 24,432.64 × 10,430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.48x = 254,844,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,844,162.87/16,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.68

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