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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.02, 24,392.70 and 10,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.02, 24,392.70 and 10,340.64 is: 15,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.02 : 24,392.70 = 10,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.02/24,392.70 = 10,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.02x = 24,392.70 × 10,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.02x = 252,236,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,236,129.33/16,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,505.98

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