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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.20, 24,414.30 and 10,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.20, 24,414.30 and 10,371.30 is: 15,556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.20 : 24,414.30 = 10,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.20/24,414.30 = 10,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.20x = 24,414.30 × 10,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.20x = 253,208,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,208,029.59/16,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,556.95

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