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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.48, 24,440.10 and 10,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.48, 24,440.10 and 10,435.48 is: 15,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.48 : 24,440.10 = 10,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.48/24,440.10 = 10,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.48x = 24,440.10 × 10,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.48x = 255,044,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,044,174.75/16,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,678.16

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