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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.32, 24,397.80 and 10,418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.32, 24,397.80 and 10,418.64 is: 15,620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.32 : 24,397.80 = 10,418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.32/24,397.80 = 10,418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.32x = 24,397.80 × 10,418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.32x = 254,191,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,191,894.99/16,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.16

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