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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.06, 24,394.64 and 10,650.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.06, 24,394.64 and 10,650.42 is: 15,963.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.06 : 24,394.64 = 10,650.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.06/24,394.64 = 10,650.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.06x = 24,394.64 × 10,650.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.06x = 259,813,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,813,108.50/16,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,963.88

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