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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.48, 24,438.60 and 10,434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.48, 24,438.60 and 10,434.48 is: 15,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.48 : 24,438.60 = 10,434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.48/24,438.60 = 10,434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.48x = 24,438.60 × 10,434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.48x = 255,004,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,004,082.93/16,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.66

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