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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.28, 24,406.98 and 10,654.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.28, 24,406.98 and 10,654.19 is: 15,969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.28 : 24,406.98 = 10,654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.28/24,406.98 = 10,654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.28x = 24,406.98 × 10,654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.28x = 260,036,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,036,602.25/16,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,969.55

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