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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.28, 24,403.98 and 10,652.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.28, 24,403.98 and 10,652.19 is: 15,966.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.28 : 24,403.98 = 10,652.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.28/24,403.98 = 10,652.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.28x = 24,403.98 × 10,652.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.28x = 259,955,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,955,831.72/16,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.55

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