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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.60, 24,408.90 and 10,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.60, 24,408.90 and 10,411.80 is: 15,617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.60 : 24,408.90 = 10,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.60/24,408.90 = 10,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.60x = 24,408.90 × 10,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.60x = 254,140,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,140,585.02/16,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.70

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