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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.70, 24,398.55 and 10,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.70, 24,398.55 and 10,725.30 is: 16,087.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.70 : 24,398.55 = 10,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.70/24,398.55 = 10,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.70x = 24,398.55 × 10,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.70x = 261,681,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,681,768.32/16,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.95

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