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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.48, 24,449.10 and 10,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.48, 24,449.10 and 10,441.48 is: 15,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.48 : 24,449.10 = 10,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.48/24,449.10 = 10,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.48x = 24,449.10 × 10,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.48x = 255,284,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,284,788.67/16,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,687.17

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